I don't "hate" Airbus - I just prefer Boeing because that's how Southwest brainwashed me.
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Originally posted by FrontierFlyer
Dont even get me started on how biased this kid is.
Originally posted by wannabepilot777
Boeing vs. Airbus is just like
Capitalism vs. Socialism
&
Babe Ruth vs. Barry Bonds (ONE cheats to attain what the other has)
THAT IS MY OPINION
Capitalism vs. Socialism
&
Babe Ruth vs. Barry Bonds (ONE cheats to attain what the other has)
THAT IS MY OPINION
hes not old enough to make valid statements.
-Kevin
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Today's Reality
Both Boeing and Airbus do a fine plane.
Both use all kinds of means to get orders, be it political or economic pressure as well more quiet, sinister tactics.
It is understandable that European governments support Airbus... the EU needs to project itself as being in the forefornt of technology... hence the need for Airbus, the Eurofighter, the Mirage and the European Space Agency.
Similarly, the US of A wants the prestige of having top technology.
Both governments have an interest in selling airliners... selling billions of Dollars or Euros in commercial and military jets does wonders for your balance of payments...
Variety is the spice of life, so long live both companies... and may Embraer join the club too!
Re Airbus making the pilot's job less interesting, granted. But commercial airliners are not about giving their pilots enjoyment - may I suggest that you purchase a Pitts S2 Special for that - they are there to make money by shifting passengers from A to B as safely as possible. Far too many accidents were caused by pilot or ATC error, and fly by wire seems to have drastically reduced these kinds of accidents. Personally, if I had the privelege of being a pilot, I'ld probably wish to work on C-46s, DC-3s or DC-4s in Alaska or South America, or possibly a DC-8, DC-9, 707, 727 or 737-200 in some country where noise restrictions are still a joke. But in modern airliners, the pilot is more of a manager than an aviator - and the future seems to be there.
My question is.... what if you lose all electrics? In theory, the A32X family will still have engine and rudder controls... hands up any volunteer who would like to land an airplane with only these controls... I've got no idea of what the 737NG would be like in a similar scenario. Of course this has never happened, and will probably never do... fingers crossed! But what if?
Both Boeing and Airbus do a fine plane.
Both use all kinds of means to get orders, be it political or economic pressure as well more quiet, sinister tactics.
It is understandable that European governments support Airbus... the EU needs to project itself as being in the forefornt of technology... hence the need for Airbus, the Eurofighter, the Mirage and the European Space Agency.
Similarly, the US of A wants the prestige of having top technology.
Both governments have an interest in selling airliners... selling billions of Dollars or Euros in commercial and military jets does wonders for your balance of payments...
Variety is the spice of life, so long live both companies... and may Embraer join the club too!
Re Airbus making the pilot's job less interesting, granted. But commercial airliners are not about giving their pilots enjoyment - may I suggest that you purchase a Pitts S2 Special for that - they are there to make money by shifting passengers from A to B as safely as possible. Far too many accidents were caused by pilot or ATC error, and fly by wire seems to have drastically reduced these kinds of accidents. Personally, if I had the privelege of being a pilot, I'ld probably wish to work on C-46s, DC-3s or DC-4s in Alaska or South America, or possibly a DC-8, DC-9, 707, 727 or 737-200 in some country where noise restrictions are still a joke. But in modern airliners, the pilot is more of a manager than an aviator - and the future seems to be there.
My question is.... what if you lose all electrics? In theory, the A32X family will still have engine and rudder controls... hands up any volunteer who would like to land an airplane with only these controls... I've got no idea of what the 737NG would be like in a similar scenario. Of course this has never happened, and will probably never do... fingers crossed! But what if?
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Originally posted by MaltaAirSpotter
My question is.... what if you lose all electrics? In theory, the A32X family will still have engine and rudder controls... hands up any volunteer who would like to land an airplane with only these controls... I've got no idea of what the 737NG would be like in a similar scenario. Of course this has never happened, and will probably never do... fingers crossed! But what if?
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I'm too lazy to read the 5 pages of responces: so here is my two sences. A plane is a plane, A or B. They both fly, and thats good enough for me. I have no clear favourite, I would love to fly on anything- period. (excuse my spelling)
Thanks,
Michael
Michael
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