Alright, I was bounced out of another thread because I raised this question. I know that this question has been asked before. I am NOT TRYING TO START A FLAME WAR.
I have noticed that there are a number of pilots on this forum who have flown BOTH THE A320 AND THE 737NG. Given that a number of us are trying to get on the LCCs (like SWA, JetBlue AirTran, Frontier and ATA) and most either operate 737NGs or A320s (or are looking at operating them - like AirTran), I thought it would be interesting to hear from EITHER pilots who have flown both (like Slug - a SWA pilot) OR highly-opinionated pilots who love the one they are flying (either 737NG or A320).
So:
1. If you have flown both, which do you prefer and why? Which, if given the option for the rest of your career, would you select to fly?
2. In your opinion, why is your airplane better than the other?
3. What is the best/worst thing about your aircraft (either 737NG or A320)?
This might be highly relevant for the AirTran guys out there who will likely be flying one or the other - besides flying the 717.
This post is not meant to offend - I know there were similar posts to this in the past... Thought it would be fun and informative - especially for the lucky people who are interviewing to fly these airplanes... I have flown neither aircraft (just older-generation aircraft for me), but I personally like the Airbus - nice side-sticks and a comfy cockpit for the long-haul flights...
Thanks!
I have noticed that there are a number of pilots on this forum who have flown BOTH THE A320 AND THE 737NG. Given that a number of us are trying to get on the LCCs (like SWA, JetBlue AirTran, Frontier and ATA) and most either operate 737NGs or A320s (or are looking at operating them - like AirTran), I thought it would be interesting to hear from EITHER pilots who have flown both (like Slug - a SWA pilot) OR highly-opinionated pilots who love the one they are flying (either 737NG or A320).
So:
1. If you have flown both, which do you prefer and why? Which, if given the option for the rest of your career, would you select to fly?
2. In your opinion, why is your airplane better than the other?
3. What is the best/worst thing about your aircraft (either 737NG or A320)?
This might be highly relevant for the AirTran guys out there who will likely be flying one or the other - besides flying the 717.
This post is not meant to offend - I know there were similar posts to this in the past... Thought it would be fun and informative - especially for the lucky people who are interviewing to fly these airplanes... I have flown neither aircraft (just older-generation aircraft for me), but I personally like the Airbus - nice side-sticks and a comfy cockpit for the long-haul flights...
Thanks!
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