Nashmd11

It aint 1975. Flying Tigers salaries are History. Too Bad. Like 385K in Todays Dollars. I remember PAN AM guys saying they could buy a Caddy a month in the late 70's. I don't see 747 Captains making 45K a month.

Polarfr8dog

Here's one for starters:

Four World War I vintage JN4-D "Jenny" airplanes could be lined up on each of the Boeing 747 wings

Polarfr8dog

Although the 747-200 was developed after the 747-100, it was built during roughly the same time frame. The first -200 went into commercial service in 1971, and Boeing delivered a total of 393, the last in 1991. Although its external appearance is nearly identical to the 747-100, it was designed to carry more payload. In addition to being offered as a passenger airplane, the -200 was the first 747 to be configured as a freighter, a combination passenger-freighter and a convertible.
From the beginning, the 747 was designed to serve as an all-cargo transport. The first 747 Freighter could easily carry 100 tons (90,000 kg) across the Atlantic Ocean or across the United States. Its operating cost was 35 percent less per ton mile than the 707 Freighter. The 747 Freighter has a hinged nose to allow cargo loading through front of the airplane, with the option of a large side-cargo door.
The 747-200 Convertible was configured to serve as a passenger airplane, a freighter or a combination of both. This airplane responded to airlines' needs to carry different payloads at different times of the years, such as higher passenger capacities during the summer and more cargo during the winter. Similar to the convertible is the -200 Combi, which was designed to serve as a passenger-only airplane or as a passenger-freighter mix.
The combi has a large side-cargo door on the main deck, and is used by airlines to make better use of their routes during different times of the year. The convertible has a nose cargo door similar to the freighter.

Polarfr8dog

True or False:

The wing root of the 747 is around seven feet.

True

O.K. I'm done unless I can find the one that says how many switches are in the cockpit of the classics (100/200/300). I know it's over 1400 but I want to find the exact number.

Polarfr8dog

Sorry I was wrong about the switches. I'm done boring you

There are 365 lights, gauges and switches in the new-technology 747-400 flight deck, reduced from 971 on earlier 747 models.

groovinaviator

You're not boring me... this is all great info and very appreciated! Thanks again... keep it coming if you have it

groovinaviator

Which 3 parts are made of wood?

Pilotpip

I'd guess the FE's table is one. No idea on the other two.

Busboy

Well, assuming all three crewmembers are men...

frozenboxhauler

I'll guess the inside of the dump door has a wood piece guarding the switches and maybe the inside of the nose gear doors? They were that way on the 727. I can't remember the third thing. I'm gettin' old,... I'm goin' to bed.
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