747-8f

[Mysteryofflight]

How is the new bird working out? I've been hearing rumors of pressurization problems and a few temp control issues. Anyone out there flying it have any info?

 

[NDPILOT]

packs are noisy as hell. Engines are phenomenal, wing is phenomenal. 50t more freight for the same fuel load as the 400.

 

[atpcliff]

I just heard that it is performing very well, as is the 787.

Heard that the 747-8i is doing so great, especially vs. the A-380, that Emirates is considering getting the -8i.

cliff
CVG

 

[maxcackel]

Packs are louder than the 400. On Atlas they added two more seats moving the toilet behind the Captain and turning the galley sideways facing the isle to the cockpit. Makes for a pain when caterers are there blocking the cockpit.

 

[BayBum37ft]

There are 6 business class seats in the upper deck and 4 seats in the cockpit for a total of 10 seats but the plane is limited to 8 occupants total.

 

[Junkflyer]

I would guess that particular limit is due to the #of inertia reels same for the classic.

 

[TallFlyer]

Not that you'd want to load it up to ten folks for sme 12 hour slog that you guys do, but wouldn't it be easy enough to throw on two more inertial reels or is here some other limitation involved?

 

[BayBum37ft]

I can't imagine what it would take to add more reels, probably not worth it.

We blasted off today at 425,600 Kgs (938,022 pounds) a 12,000 foot runway is not that big anymore.

 

[NDPILOT]

that runways even smaller for a max weight 400.

 

[spitfire1500]

that runways even smaller for a max weight 400.

....especially with that new 15kt tail w. limit....

 

[big pimpn']

Just flew the 747-8f and have to say, very nice ride! However, I do not like the location of the lav or the galley... Only complaint; otherwise, nice machine

 

[barnyard]

packs are noisy as hell. Engines are phenomenal, wing is phenomenal. 50t more freight for the same fuel load as the 400.

wait- 50 tons (100,000 Pounds) ?????

or did you mean 50k.

 

[big pimpn']

Well, 50 keys is 50 tons rite?

 

[big pimpn']

Well, 50 keys is 50 tons rite???

 

[big pimpn']

Lol.. Last time I checked, a ton is 2k pounds ... And 1 kilo is 2.2 ... I know I've had a few beers; but........

 

[tailwindz]

wait- 50 tons (100,000 Pounds) ?????

or did you mean 50k.

He means 50 metric tons.

50 metric tons = 110,231 pounds

 

[Fliteidol]

1 ton (US only)=2000lbs.
1 tonne (rest of world)=1000kg/2204lbs.:beer:

 

[barnyard]

Damn. that is a TON of extra freight! :beer:

 

[NDPILOT]

what cost index has everyone been running around at?

 

[NERVOUS]

Just flew the 747-8f and have to say, very nice ride! However, I do not like the location of the lav or the galley... Only complaint; otherwise, nice machine

Damnit Pimp!

Stop taking pics of my GF and using 'em as your avatar!!

Geesh!