The Boeing 787... Cool aircraft, but is it a bit too ambitious?
01-09-2007, 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Slaphappy
Yes we all know about the one that went lumberjacking but that was proven to be pilot error because air frances' star captain wanted to show off somethig he had little time in.
They need to get back to their roots and make things that people will buy because they are innovative not just cheaper. What airbus needs to do is come out with a new narrowbody that will blow away the 80-150 seat market. Make it dirt cheap to operate and it will blow away boeing again.
They need to get back to their roots and make things that people will buy because they are innovative not just cheaper. What airbus needs to do is come out with a new narrowbody that will blow away the 80-150 seat market. Make it dirt cheap to operate and it will blow away boeing again.
Airbus' executives admitted, "It could be 15 years before Airbus Overtakes Boeing in terms of product development" so as far as Airbus blowing Boeing away again, Dream on Klingon.
http://breitbart.com/news/2006/10/05....tsc27iyw.html
01-10-2007, 03:41 AM
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Originally Posted by NGINEWHOISWHAT
I could have sworn that "lumberjacking" crash wasn't pilot error but a soft ware glitch.
This plane does different things depending on your radar altitude and phase of flight. Capt Superstar's understanding of this was a little weak (according to Airbus MIA training center).
One could argue this point either way. As to Boeing having a better FBW system, I couldn't say, as I've never flown the 777. I will say Airbus' FBW is better than the FBW in the 737 by default.
01-12-2007, 08:11 PM
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I didn't know.
Originally Posted by Fred Flintstone
FBW in the 737 by default.
http://www.boeing.com/commercial/737...echnology.html
The Value of Technology on the 737
Technology Benefits Available on Next-Generation 737 Family? Available on A320 Family?
Blended winglets Enhance range, fuel efficiency and takeoff performance while lowering engine maintenance costs and noise. Yes No
Fly by wire Can eliminate mechanical systems to lighten airplane weight, but can also increase maintenance costs and reduce dispatch reliability, depending on design. No Yes
Global Positioning Landing System Opens new airports and runways using a highly accurate satellite-based landing system. Yes No
Last edited by NGINEWHOISWHAT; 01-12-2007 at 11:57 PM. Reason: The 737-900 does not have FBW.
01-13-2007, 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Newguy85
I wish I had his smarts. But His point makes sense. Like putting a milk jug in the hot sun. It goes soft after a while. But I am sure they are probably using a composit that can withstand High temp. But again......that milk jug.......
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