Originally Posted by
Electrickjet
I'd somewhat agree on the yoke issue. It might be me but flew the Airbus narrow body series for 20 years, the 777-200/300ER for the last 2. If the 777 (or 787) had side sticks, it'd be a good thing (thanks for nuthin UAL). Point & go of the AB side sticks works fine unless you start stirring the pot. (IE: in gusty conditions) I like the Boeing flight control architecture better than Airbus. There's no control feedback in the 320 series, just springs. Is that true for the 350 too? Busses are seemingly made of more plastic & kinda junky to my mind. Then there's lots of computer glitches, not a confidence booster for shooting CAT 3B IMHO. Once you get used to the Bus pranks, it's a matter of what breakers to pull. Most CB's can't be cycled in flight (computer reset). I'm thinkin the A350 is probably the same, not necessarily a good deal when you're been feet wet for 7 hours. The 777 is a famously dry environment, the 787 fixed that with humidifiers. All in all, I do wish I'd been able to fly the A350.
Boeing feels like a fine German touring sedan, designed by engineers. Airbus feels like a cheap plastic Chevy designed by the finance department. The only thing Airbus got right was the side stick with a work tray, which overcomes all of the superior engineering at Boeing.