Originally Posted by
Sputnik
What makes MD's "some of the most trying equipment?" I thought they were nice jets....what am I missing? They look good anyway.
The MD-11 has had a dubious history. That's why so many pax operators around the world do not fly them anymore. Boeing even kept making them for a while after the merger, but ceased production in order to focus on the 777.
A JAL pilot killed someone in the back a few years ago by being to aggressive at the controls. FDX, and to a lesser extent UPS, have had some issues with landings as well. I know there are many other reasons some people fear the Maddog, but I won't list them now. FWIW.