Originally Posted by
Surprise
On a related note, why do the hydraulic pumps on the A320 always sound like they're dying after shutdown? Or single engine taxi?
But I rode in the back on Alaska the other day and was quite comfortable.
thats a hyd back up pump using a PTU, same as on many Douglas planes.... works great.
Cracks me up how many guys talk crap about Airbus planes who've probably never flown one... I've flown Boeing, Douglas and Airbus and I frankly think Douglas makes the best airplane... and boeing and airbus are both on the same level... not since the original 747 has boeing been a leader.. since the A320, Airbus has been a good competitor... I don't hear all the Boeing koolaid drinkers knocking the 787 the way they knock the A380.