Originally Posted by
Pilotpip
Talking to a friend's uncle at a wedding who flies for US. He said the 75 climbs like a bat out of hell, but is heavy on the controls while the 76 is much lighter feeling. Any truth to that?
Also, how much of a difference is there in sight picture, and other items that one would have to keep straight between the two types?
I agree with the uncle. The 757 has one set of ailerons. The 767 has two, the outboard pair work when slow during TO and approach. The sight picture is slighty different but not a big deal. The flare and power control are different. The flare is normally started about 30ft in the 767 with the power staying on. The 757 15ft and you an ussually go to idle. To me the 757 lands and takes off like a glider.