Ralph Cramden
Took the Red Pill
- Joined
- May 7, 2005
- Posts
- 351
I'll be the first to admit Fifi has a messed up FMS system, but for early 80's technology it is a pretty nice ride. I'll trade the FMS frustration for a roomy comfortable flight deck with a tray table to eat my meal on anyday.
Having the pleasure of a brief exposure to infra red HGS, graphical flight planning and synthetic vision during my stint in the Gulfstream 450/550, even the "high tech" Airbus is showing her age and needs updating.
For the "Boeing or I'm not going" crowd, what do you think of the 787's lack of anything but electrics? I see a lot of teething issues with that thing, and I'm not just talking composite structure damage tolerance in an airline environment.
BTW, we had standard items on the G450/550 that will be "future options" on the 787. I've been in the airline world long enough to know optional equipment means no airline will ever order the extra toys.
Too bad, as the IR HGS really gives one a fantastic situational awareness and greatly improves safety.
Having the pleasure of a brief exposure to infra red HGS, graphical flight planning and synthetic vision during my stint in the Gulfstream 450/550, even the "high tech" Airbus is showing her age and needs updating.
For the "Boeing or I'm not going" crowd, what do you think of the 787's lack of anything but electrics? I see a lot of teething issues with that thing, and I'm not just talking composite structure damage tolerance in an airline environment.
BTW, we had standard items on the G450/550 that will be "future options" on the 787. I've been in the airline world long enough to know optional equipment means no airline will ever order the extra toys.
Too bad, as the IR HGS really gives one a fantastic situational awareness and greatly improves safety.