MD-11F ops?

[Covert53]

I've asked in the past but have not heard any chatter in a while. So, I'll ask again...with the presumptive imminent release of the PMDG MD-11 for FSX (and FS9 later), has management given any serious consideration to adding a MD-11F operation to the company? This is not a proposal...just a curious question.

It would get my vote...if I had a vote.

[yoni63]

I think its a fine aircraft, but if I remember right, someone shot it down a couple of times when this came up before. I'm not sure though Rick.

[1691]

This is a Polar/Atlas VA. I would assume that we wont be adding this A/C unless PO or 5Y start acquiring this A/C type. Keep your eyes here, though. You never know.

[Covert53]

Thanks, Allen. I get that. After all, I was here before DHL came along, so I do know that expansion to the "Polar/Atlas" VA has been known to happen...

Just wishful thinking on my part.

[RCR]

Who, other than UPS and FedEx, is still using the MD-11 as a freighter in the real world?
Varig?
Lufthansa?
EVA?

[Covert53]

Try World Airways, Martinair Cargo, Aeroflot, Saudi Airlines, Shanghai, China Eastern Cargo, and until recently Gemini just to name a few.
See here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McDonnell_ ... D-11#Cargo. Even after you take away UPS and FDX, there is still a huge MD-11F presence in the cargo side of the house

Rick's opinion: World Airways is the Atlas Air of the MD-11F community. Its a dedicated cargo hauler that is not a part of a larger pax operation (like GEC or MPH); its an ACMI operation; it flies a ton of DoD military charters (yes, I know lots of pax flights for DoD); it also contracts out to other carriers for scheduled cargo runs (Air Canada, GEC). And it has a long 60-year history and is growing! For VA pilots, WOA is solid airline and is underrepresented in the VA world.

Again, just throwing it out there for thought and discussion. I have no sense on how management views the DHL expansion here at GCVA. If DHL is viewed as a success and worth repeating then there are worthy options out there. If not, then we move on...

[RCR]

Thanks for the info, Rick. World Air's operations look interesting. Looking at the Wiki page for the MD-11's, I was surprised to see so many still in operation.

Regards,

Robert

[peter]

I am confused by the request - Atlas Air, Polar & DHL dont have MD-11. Since we strive for realism i dont see us adding it. My vote is no

Peter

Captian - Globe Cargo #1848

[yoni63]

aaaaaa, I'm not sure, but I don't think its up for a vote there Peter...

[Jamal_Pratt]

it would be nice...but i love the fact that we strive for realism so i vote no as well the PMDG 744 is a sexy bird!

[Maxthrust]

I believe the MD-11 will take its place in the GC fleet sometime in the future, like other quality add-on aircraft we operate. Now if only the real Atlas/DHL would buy a MD-11, that would speed things up here for sure