MD-11 vs B-757
04-30-2008 | 02:22 PM
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Biff,
Yes, those observations are from the UAL birds.
So, what has changed with later versions - it's not that clear in your post.
Also, I'm not sure what the DC-10 fuel system has to do with an MD-11 discussion. I guess the -30 tank configuration is similar except for the tail tank but the controls and automation are considerably different.
Yes, those observations are from the UAL birds.
So, what has changed with later versions - it's not that clear in your post.
Also, I'm not sure what the DC-10 fuel system has to do with an MD-11 discussion. I guess the -30 tank configuration is similar except for the tail tank but the controls and automation are considerably different.
The later / other versions of the 757 / 767 are configured to automatically set up for a Cat 3 autoland on every ILS. The FedEx 757's will have the same Thrust Mode Select Panel that UAL had (it's the better one trust me).
The comment about DC10 fuel systems was to show that MD could make some parts of planes much better than Boeing.
Biff
04-30-2008 | 02:51 PM
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"I kinda figured the 757 was better than an Airbus."
Exactly what are you basing this on? Schedules perhaps? Paychecks perhaps? 3 legs per duty period vs 1. throw me in that brier patch.
Sounds like you are too junior to hold the Bus. True?
Exactly what are you basing this on? Schedules perhaps? Paychecks perhaps? 3 legs per duty period vs 1. throw me in that brier patch.
Sounds like you are too junior to hold the Bus. True?
05-02-2008 | 05:43 PM
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AD,
The later / other versions of the 757 / 767 are configured to automatically set up for a Cat 3 autoland on every ILS. The FedEx 757's will have the same Thrust Mode Select Panel that UAL had (it's the better one trust me).
The comment about DC10 fuel systems was to show that MD could make some parts of planes much better than Boeing.
Biff
The later / other versions of the 757 / 767 are configured to automatically set up for a Cat 3 autoland on every ILS. The FedEx 757's will have the same Thrust Mode Select Panel that UAL had (it's the better one trust me).
The comment about DC10 fuel systems was to show that MD could make some parts of planes much better than Boeing.
Biff
I am guessing that in that system with all three A/Ps engaged you still get the nose-up biasing at 300' or so. I say this because on a dark stormy night going into JFK with the weather down to 100' overcast, I flew with a Capt who briefed and executed a Cat 3 Alert Height autoland and then once in the clear at 100' feet with the runway in sight elected to disconnect the autopilot. Of course with the nose-up biasing the airplane started to climb and we went back in the soup momentarily before he shoved the stick forward and we arrived and caught the third wire.
A good time was had by all on that landing.
FF
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