Delta FLY! - March 2009 - Issue 10

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March 2009 issue of Delta FLY! highlights Delta Virtual Airlines (DVA) progress and priorities for its next operating year. The DC-8 is featured as part of the 50-year Delta Air Lines jet-age anniversary, tied to DVA’s Eighth Anniversary. The editorial outlines growth to 2,500 active pilots, 312,000 flights legs, and 261 million nautical miles, plus volunteer support and program services. It also details goals such as curriculum updates, revised exams and manuals, dispatch and FSX compatibility updates.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

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Pages22

Reading Time34 min

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Our Staff

From the President

Organizational growth and milestones

Year 8 goals and progress

DC-8, A Piece of Delta History

LAX’s Loop 4 Departure

Page 1 March 2009 | March 2009
Issue \#10
Our Staff:
George Lewis – Interim Editor In Chief
DVA Vice President, Director of Training Interim DC-8 Chief Pilot
Larry Foltran – Layout
A320 Chief Pilot
Contact the Delta FLY! staff:
[editor@deltava.org](editor@deltava.org)
[On the Cover:](On the Cover:)

DC-8 cruises over the mountains – George Lewis
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This month’s features:
􀀘 From the President ........................... 3
􀀘 From the Editor ................................ 5
􀀘 From the Flight Academy .................. 6
􀀘 Delta Virtual’s Flight Academy............ 7
􀀘 DC-8, A Piece of Delta History ........... 10
􀀘 LAX’s Loop 4 Departure..................... 14

Delta Virtual Airlines (DVA) is in no way affiliated with Delta Air Lines or any of its subsidiaries. The information contained in this document is for flight simulation use only. This document is freeware only.
All Rights Reserved. This publication may not be reproduced, in part or its entirety, without the expressed permission of DVA and the Editor. Images used are copyrighted by their respective owners. | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Page 2 | | March 2009 | |
Fellow Pilots,
The DC-8 is featured in our anniversary edition of Delta Fly! 50 years ago it started Delta Air Lines’ jet age. The DC-“8” was selected to commemorate Delta Virtual Airlines’ Eighth Anniversary of providing aviation virtual services to our pilots. While eight years in nonvirtual time may not be considered long; in virtual airlines longevity terms, we are definitely mature.
Delta Virtual Airlines grew to more than 2,500 active pilots with a current 30-day waiting list. We have 40 dedicated volunteers on staff providing program services to our pilots. Our pilots are hard at work flying 312,000 flight legs and covering 261 million nautical miles since the inception of the airline.
Our age, continued development and growth are testimony to the airline’s overall success. Our founders discovered a business plan that met and continues to meet the needs of our community. For me, it is a privilege to be a member and have the opportunity to serve on the management team.
Delta Virtual Airlines’ operation and professionalism was publicized when Smithsonian Magazine – Air & Space featured the airline in its December 2008 issue. The recognition resulted in increased applicants. It also attracted the interest of the media. The ABC affiliate in Sacramento, California is planning a news item in the next couple of weeks.
At the start of year 8 we set goals for our organization.
• In year 8 we will continue to focus on serving with excellence.

Page 3 | • Hire additional staff to support in a timely manner our pilots.
• Revise exam questions and aircraft operating manuals to assure accuracy and eliminate vague questions.
• Revise Flight Academy curriculum.
• Introduce Dispatch feature for ACARS.
• Complete fleet upgrade to be FSX compatible.
In the twelve months that followed, staff has made considerable headway in achieving and in many cases surpassing the goals.
• Totally volunteer funded to cover operating expenses.
• Active membership capped at 2,500 to ensure our ability to deliver excellent service.
• USA terminal charts updated every 3

FAQs

What aircraft is featured in this issue and why?

The DC-8 is featured to commemorate 50 years since Delta Air Lines’ jet age began and to mark Delta Virtual Airlines’ Eighth Anniversary of providing aviation virtual services to pilots.

How large is DVA’s pilot community and what progress is reported?

DVA reports growth to more than 2,500 active pilots and a 30-day waiting list, with 40 volunteers. Since the airline’s inception, it cites 312,000 flight legs flown and 261 million nautical miles covered.

What key goals were set for the organization in its next operating year?

The issue lists continuing excellence in service and several operational improvements, including hiring additional staff, revising exam questions and aircraft operating manuals, revising the Flight Academy curriculum, introducing dispatch for ACARS, and completing a fleet upgrade to be FSX compatible.

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