737 or Airbus 320

[reepicheep]

Just out of curiosity, how does the 757 compare to the bus?

About the same as a BMW compares to a Kia.

 

[vetrider]

About the same as a BMW compares to a Kia.

A 57 captain I flew with a bunch several years ago went to the bus and he called it a cheesy little airplane. Another called it a Yugo. And yet another was a little more charitable when he said his impression of the bus was that they built it to just barely get the job done and nothing more.

 

[jonjuan]

A 57 captain I flew with a bunch several years ago went to the bus and his description of the bus went like this "its a cheesy little airplane....". Another called it a Yugo. And yet another was a little more charitable when he said his impression of the bus was that they built it to just barely get the job done and nothing more.

Wait until oil hits $130+ a bbl. 57s will be relics while the bus' will be flying all over this mo fo.

 

[Say Again Over]

Wait until oil hits $130+ a bbl. 57s will be relics while the bus' will be flying all over this mo fo

Yes, a true dinosaur.

 

[Patriot328]

Wait until oil hits $130+ a bbl. 57s will be relics while the bus' will be flying all over this mo fo.

I doubt it. The 757 walks all over the bus series for the designed mission. Try comparing a 321 for a 757 for transcon and longer flying.

Man this place has turned into airliners.net...


As far as flying the two planes, having a bit of time in both, the 757 is a superior plane in all regards. The bus has a superior cockpit. It's more comfortable and ergonomic than the 757, hands down. It's also a different generation of aircraft/avionics, so not a fair comparison.

Both airplanes have FMS/programming quirks that require you to keep an eye on it, just like any other airplane (757 dropping out of VNAV PATH and into VNAV SPEED with no warning, anyone?)

 

[Caveman]

How did this turn into a 75 vs Bus comparison? The discussion is about two aircraft that are generally regarded as equals based on range, payload and performance. The 75 is superior to both of them on that basis.

I've never flown a 73 and I don't have a lot of time in the Airbus (about 1000 hours). So far I really like the 320. I hear all the stereotypes about the Bus avionics being weird and quirky, but I haven't found that to be true. Yeah, it's different from the only other transport a/c I've flown (CRJ) but not significantly so.

My biggest complaint is that the descent predictions can be way off even though you put in winds aloft. It's no big deal because I always do the math regardless.

Most of what I don't like about the Bus is FOM driven. Until just last year B6 was flying the Bus exactly as required by the Airbus FCOM. Even with our B6 specific FOM we over complicate everything. Our briefings are ridiculously involved and that takes some of the fun out of things. Like I said that's more of a comment about how we fly it than the a/c itself.

I have JS on a few 73's and the cockpit comfort level isn't even close to the Bus. Plus, there are way too many dials, knobs and switches in that thing!

Some of the later varients of the 73 have better perfomance than the 320. So what. As someone else pointed out, we get paid by the minute.

Both are excellent airplanes. I'd gladly fly either one. Given a choice and all else being equal (pay, schedules, etc) I'll take the comfort and simplicity of the 320. I had a tray table deferred a few weeks ago and I was ready to call Amnesty International. Oh the humanity!

 

[vetrider]

I have JS on a few 73's and the cockpit comfort level isn't even close to the Bus. Plus, there are way too many dials, knobs and switches in that thing!

Thats the fun part. I'd much rather interact with a straight up flying machine than a computer any day.

 

[F/O]

Not only is the tray table cool, but the tray table TILT function is cool and the trip-book hook is cool. You'll never have to take individual Jepp charts out again.

Honestly, the biggest problem with the Bus (and it's not that big a deal) is resetting the little goofy faults that spring up from time to time. It doesn't happen that often but it can be a PITA.

 

[Skank]

next question, please...

 

[hmmm]

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[Cardinal]

the trip-book hook is cool. You'll never have to take individual

What is this hook you speak of? I'm admittedly new, but haven't tripped over said feature. Optional, perhaps?

 

[Say Again Over]

The hook type handle for the shade. This handle will firmly support the base of your trip book such as a 1" Jepp manual, no need to pull a plate out. :beer:

 

[pin727]

Go with the one that will upgrade you faster, QOL, and pay, not to sound bad but today it all depends on the $$$ not tha plane you fly or for who you fly for !!!!
good luck

 

[BTerence]

I thank you all for your comments. I ended up with the option of LAX or ORD Airbus or Denver 737. Living just north of Denver I went with the 737 at Denver. There were 4 airbus and 3 737 in Denver to bid on but all the airbuses in Denver were taken by the time it got to me. Thanks again everyone and fly safe.

 

[vetrider]

I thank you all for your comments. I ended up with the option of LAX or ORD Airbus or Denver 737. Living just north of Denver I went with the 737 at Denver. There were 4 airbus and 3 737 in Denver to bid on but all the airbuses in Denver were taken by the time it got to me. Thanks again everyone and fly safe.

Hey, good for you. I'd love to be flying a 737 based out of my home town. I think you're gonna enjoy it.