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by smokejumper
17 Jan 2006, 21:31
Forum: Airline experiences and trip reports
Topic: Which aircraft have you flown?
Replies: 101
Views: 24012

A quick listing of planes I've flown in follows (I may have missed some, especially the smaller general aviation planes). I've flown many of the same aircraft on different airlines (e.g., 747-400 Lufthansa, United, Northwest, etc.; this is especially true for the B-373 and DC-9) Airbus A-300-100 Air...
by smokejumper
17 Jan 2006, 20:41
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: 2005 order book - Airbus beats Boeing
Replies: 31
Views: 4427

While Airbus outsold Boeing in terms of numbers of aircraft, Boeing outsold Airbus in terms of financial value. Boeing sold a larger number of more profitable wide-bodies, while Airbus sold more less-profitable single aisle planes. Who won the annual competition? It depends on what your are counting...
by smokejumper
13 Jan 2006, 13:25
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Airbus to build composite A320
Replies: 22
Views: 3379

On January 12, RC-20 wrote: "The question on a composite A320 replacement is how soon? If Boeing goes ahead in 2008 with the 737 composite replacement as planned, and they achieve the assembly results they think they can get with the B797 (3 days from start to finish in the assembly shed), then...
by smokejumper
13 Jan 2006, 13:16
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: 787-10 Could be announced soon
Replies: 35
Views: 5940

RC-20's January 13 posting is right on track. Boeing is widely considered to be and engineering and technology company, while Airbus is much better at marketing. It's deep engineering capability permits Boeing to meet and exceed it's guarantees; Airbus generally meets its guarantees, but..... I was ...
by smokejumper
10 Jan 2006, 14:47
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: 787-10 Could be announced soon
Replies: 35
Views: 5940

Several writers have mentioned using large corss section airframes to increase capacity. There is an issue with large large cross sections that relates to air displacement. The A-380 seems to be facing this. Large fuselages leave a larger wake in their path which can adversely affect the handling of...
by smokejumper
10 Jan 2006, 02:09
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: 737 Composite likely will be built in 787 plant
Replies: 32
Views: 4691

Airbus today announced that it will initiate planning for a composite replacement for the A-320 series of aircraft (formal announcement to be at some unspecified date). Boeing has a B-737 composite in the planning process now. I do not know who will announce first, but the future is spelled "co...
by smokejumper
09 Jan 2006, 21:20
Forum: Civil aviation / General aviation
Topic: What are the advantages of the 747-800 vs the 747-400 ?
Replies: 20
Views: 3921

I noticed in a Flight International article today that Boeing is considering limited FBW for the 747-8, perhaps for the spoilers or for lateral control. a three month wind tunnel test program is underway. Limited FBW makes sense as it will simultaneously help control costs and contribute to a lighte...
by smokejumper
09 Jan 2006, 15:27
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: 737 Composite likely will be built in 787 plant
Replies: 32
Views: 4691

A composite 737 replacement will certainly be a game changer in the single aisle commercial field, just as the 787 will be in the larger aircraft market. It will offer much greater fuel efficiency, plus lower maintenance and inspection costs. Whichever manufacturer (Airbus or Boeing) initiates a pro...
by smokejumper
09 Jan 2006, 01:40
Forum: Military aviation
Topic: Some SR-71 statistics & facts
Replies: 15
Views: 7547

SR-71 Take-off with fufll tanks?

The SR-71 actually (just like the Concorde) grew in length when it heated up in flight. I believe that the SR-71 actually lengthened about 0.5 meters (18 inches) in length, while the Concorde elongated about 0.2 meters (6 inches) - at least that's what I recall. When fueled on the ground, the SR-71 ...
by smokejumper
09 Jan 2006, 01:19
Forum: Civil aviation / General aviation
Topic: What are the advantages of the 747-800 vs the 747-400 ?
Replies: 20
Views: 3921

747 FBW?

One writer asked: Does someone know whether Boeing intents to convert the B747-8 with a FBW system ? or is it to costly to do such a modification for a new derivative ? Because I suppose there would be quite some modifications to implement..... While it is techically feasible to convert any aircraft...
by smokejumper
06 Jan 2006, 21:47
Forum: Civil aviation / General aviation
Topic: What if no Dreamliner ever?
Replies: 4
Views: 1136

B-2707

You may recall that the Boeing 2707 was a Mach 3, 300 passenger, swing wing, commercial airliner that was heavily subsidized by the US Federal Government. It was intended to compete with the Concorde. Once common sense prevailed and it became accepted that the Government should not fund private deve...
by smokejumper
06 Jan 2006, 21:29
Forum: Civil aviation / General aviation
Topic: What are the advantages of the 747-800 vs the 747-400 ?
Replies: 20
Views: 3921

B747-8 advantages over B747-400

The B-747-8 offers several advantages over the current production version. It has more effieient engines (787 technology), a more efficient wing, about 35-40 more seats (higher revenue) and, it is lighter per passenger than the B747-400. Also, the cockpit will be upgraded to that of the B-777 techno...
by smokejumper
06 Jan 2006, 21:22
Forum: Civil aviation / General aviation
Topic: 747-800 possible first passenger aircraft order
Replies: 4
Views: 1577

I believe that the 747-8 has a lot of mileage (or kilometers) left in its life. The design is proven and offers a number of advantages over the A-380. First, its' structural weight per passenger is less than the A-380. It is expected to offer both lower trip costs (smaller airframes use less fuel) a...
by smokejumper
06 Jan 2006, 21:06
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Boeing hits 400 orders for 787
Replies: 34
Views: 5933

While all data relating to the Boeing 787 and Airbus A-350 must be considered preliminary until flight test is complete and production data is released, several conclusions can be assumed from the data each manufacturer has posed on its web site. This data follows: AIRCRAFT MAX WEIGHT PASSENGERS RAN...