Question for Mad-Dog drivers (past & present)

[Bishop Brennan]

I flew DL last week & for 2 legs (ATL-DCA & back) was on 88s. I noticed shortly after T/O a kind of burnt rubbery smell coming from the air vents. Do the packs do that when cold or is it just another random system quirk? (I noticed this on AA's 80s also)

And Doug, I asked both CAs if they had flown w/ you; they hadn't, but one knew of & liked JC. I ended up on a 76 back to SEA (loved the fan growl!). How do you like it compared w/ the 88?

[Doug Taylor]

Mad dog question, hoo hoo! I know all about the mad dog!

I flew DL last week & for 2 legs (ATL-DCA & back) was on 88s. I noticed shortly after T/O a kind of burnt rubbery smell coming from the air vents. Do the packs do that when cold or is it just another random system quirk? (I noticed this on AA's 80s also)

Basically, the pack temps may be running a little hot and 'cooking' off residue in the ACM. It's a common issue in the DC-9 series aircraft.

That's the last I've heard, perhaps there's a new theory floating around.

And Doug, I asked both CAs if they had flown w/ you; they hadn't, but one knew of & liked JC

I'm pretty well known out in the SLC MD-90 circle since I've followed that aircraft around so much and I tended to have boisterous expletive-filled arguments with my union reps in the pilot lounge between flights during the last contract talks.

ATL's MD-88 base is massive and there's been a lot of fresh faces so chances are they probably haven't flown with me.

I ended up on a 76 back to SEA (loved the fan growl!). How do you like it compared w/ the 88?

The MD-88 was alright. The MD-90 was the shiznit and will always hold a place in my heart, but the 767 is killer.

Love it.

Love it.

Love it.

Plush, but powerful and responsive like a BMW 7-series, ultra-reliable, handles well both in the low- and high-speed regime, the systems make sense -- Boeing can certainly build an airplane.

[B767Driver]

The smell is residue burning out of the APU ducts...as it's shut down just prior to takeoff...and the fumes get dispersed to thru the various ducts. It all burns off within minutes after takeoff...but the odor can be pretty strong.

[Towerboss]

Here is a question for Mad-dog drivers. http://www.airliners.net/open.file/0649906/L/
Go to this picture and tell me what is the instrument at the top-right it's grey and has 7 numbers and a few buttons around it. What is that instrument and what is each number / button for?

Thanks,
TB

[TFaudree_ERAU]

Originally Posted by Towerboss

Here is a question for Mad-dog drivers. http://www.airliners.net/open.file/0649906/L/
Go to this picture and tell me what is the instrument at the top-right it's grey and has 7 numbers and a few buttons around it. What is that instrument and what is each number / button for?

Thanks,
TB

I do believe that is the digital flight data recorder. You set the flight number, leg, and date prior to push back and then the weight and balance numbers during taxi and it records events and parameters throughout the flight. If an abnormal situation occurs, the flight crew can hit the event record button to mark the spot on the tape.

[Doug Taylor]

Originally Posted by Towerboss

Here is a question for Mad-dog drivers. http://www.airliners.net/open.file/0649906/L/
Go to this picture and tell me what is the instrument at the top-right it's grey and has 7 numbers and a few buttons around it. What is that instrument and what is each number / button for?

Thanks,
TB

It's the enigma decoder.

Nah, I think it's something with the DFDR, but none of the planes I've flown have a unit like that.

[Bishop Brennan]

Very cool about the 76--glad you're liking it! What about the 90 was so nice (other than the pair of V2500s @ the rear)?

[Doug Taylor]

A lot of the systems were "fixed", hydraulically augmented pitch, easier electrical system and the FADEC was certainly a crew pleaser.

[Bishop Brennan]

Aww, no more "19, below 90" (or whatever that temp is)? No EGTs flashing @ you warning of an impending hot start?

[taseal]

Originally Posted by Towerboss

Here is a question for Mad-dog drivers. http://www.airliners.net/open.file/0649906/L/
Go to this picture and tell me what is the instrument at the top-right it's grey and has 7 numbers and a few buttons around it. What is that instrument and what is each number / button for?

Thanks,
TB

that a trick question? each one says what it is lol

even I knew what that thing was, thanks to www.flythemaddog.com

[Doug Taylor]

Originally Posted by taseal

even I knew what that thing was, thanks to www.flythemaddog.com

Oh, *GACK* (dry heave)

Why would you refer to a flightsimmer when Jetcareers.com is run by a former mad dog driver with thousands of hours of experience, brotha?

Oh HELL naw!

[taseal]

Originally Posted by Doug Taylor

Oh, *GACK* (dry heave)

Why would you refer to a flightsimmer when Jetcareers.com is run by a former mad dog driver with thousands of hours of experience, brotha?

Oh HELL naw!

lol

i was just saying I knew what it was because of that flightsim plane

[Doug Taylor]

You mean the pretty picture, right?

[taseal]

Originally Posted by Doug Taylor

You mean the pretty picture, right?

of course

[Doug Taylor]

Thanks. I was going to pull out my Jedi MindTricks (tm) next.

[taseal]

Originally Posted by Doug Taylor

Thanks. I was going to pull out my Jedi MindTricks (tm) next.

shouldn't you be in bed?

[Doug Taylor]

Vacation, baby!

[TFaudree_ERAU]

Originally Posted by taseal

lol

i was just saying I knew what it was because of that flightsim plane

Make that 2 of us. Dough, you'd be surprised at that sim airplane. I promise.

[taseal]

Originally Posted by TFaudree_ERAU

Make that 2 of us. Dough, you'd be surprised at that sim airplane. I promise.

yup...

alot of people underestimate these sims

I showed the wilco 737 to a united pilot friend of mine, and he was shocked. and if you know the sims well, wilco 737 is one of the crappier ones