The Boeing 737 vs. the Airbus A320

[no1pilot2000]

For those of you who are currently airline pilots or plan to be in the future, would you prefer the B737 or A320 aircraft?

 

[FlyBarneyJets]

#1,340,232 in a series of 4,000,000 identical threads...

 

[Midnight Flyer]

For commercially riding on as a passenger after a long day, and you want to relax and watch the little tv screen in the spacious interior, the AIRBUS.

From a boeing guy, I love boeings, so from a day to day "flying the line" standpoint, you can't go wrong with a Boeing. Besides, the boeing is not known for breaking down as much as the airbus is.

 

[Patriot328]

For commercially riding on as a passenger after a long day, and you want to relax and watch the little tv screen in the spacious interior, the AIRBUS.

From a boeing guy, I love boeings, so from a day to day "flying the line" standpoint, you can't go wrong with a Boeing. Besides, the boeing is not known for breaking down as much as the airbus is.

This isn't a boeing v airbus reply, but a 737 v 320 reply.. the 737 (or 757 series) can't hold a candle to the 320 in regards to easy of use and automation. They aren't even in the same league.

They're generations apart.

 

[Old School 737]

This isn't a boeing v airbus reply, but a 737 v 320 reply.. the 737 (or 757 series) can't hold a candle to the 320 in regards to easy of use and automation. They aren't even in the same league.

They're generations apart.

How so? Can the Bus do a RNP approach down to .1?

 

[scoreboard]

Or HUD to 700rvr?

Yeh, this will draw them in, good going kid.

 

[1031Guy]

Love the boeing (-800), but I wish we had the room up front like the 320...

 

[FADEC]

737 V 320

Don't have any time in the Boeing except the 300 sim, sorry SW didn't want me. I do have 1000 + hrs in the A320/319 and in my opinion its a dream to fly. Everything is automated and the plane auto trims. I would much perfer the autoland capabitily on a Cat C approach on the bus than a 700 although I would much perfer their paycheck. The absence of a yoke is nice and
perhaps someday I'll be able to verify that the tray wholes 140 lbs. Definitely the airbus is a lazy man's airplane. The hardess thing to do on the bus is the after start flow and I swear that if you fell out of your seat you will hit 4 of the 5 items on your way down.

 

[Patriot328]

How so? Can the Bus do a RNP approach down to .1?

Aircraft capability? To be honest, I'm not sure, but I believe that both aircraft are equally capable in regards to RNP approaches, CAT III approaches, etc... but the amount of automation and systems integration into the airbus platform is lightyears ahead of the 737 series aircraft... now please, I'm not trying to debate which airframe is better, which one is easier to land, gets better economics, last longer under warranty, etc.. i'm talking about plopping your arse down into a seat and doing a job, the airbus is well ahead of the 737 generation a/c (757/767 as well)...

 

[bigboeings]

Can you say disposable?

 

[TWA Dude]

737 = fun to fly
320 = comfortable to ride

 

[Bavarian Chef]

The one that pays the most.

THERE IS NOTHING TO SEE HERE. MOVE ALONG.

 

[RedBelly]

Can you say disposable?

I agree.. every time I ride in a 320, it feels like it is going to fall apart. It just feels flimsy.

 

[Big Duke Six]

Yeah, I've flown both and I much prefer the 'Bus. Sidesticks are great!

And please FADEC, have some pride and keep her to 120 lbs OK?

And, while I'll admit 700 on the HUD is impressive, it's nice to know we can go to CAT IIIB 300 RVR with the Autoland.

The bottom line is that personally, I like the simplified systems on the 'Bus over those on the 737. "Lazy man's airplane"? Maybe, but it IS nice.

 

[catIIIc]

My only complaint on the 737 is we need more room. I already have a bad back so when putting my bags in and out of the cockpit I have to be very careful. I would be very nice to be able to stand up with out hitting my head so I could stretch my legs on trans cons or ANC. Other then that I really enjoy the 737

 

[Speedbird87]

I can say this I have flown the 737/300 for 9 years and I have flown the Airbus 319/320/321 for 8 years and I can say they both are great planes and do a great job but if I had to choose one it would be the Airbus. The Airbus has a big cockpit ,great seats its much quiter than the 737 has a great AC system great visability easy to land and the passengers like it because it has more room than a Boeing. The 737 is more fun to hand fly than the Airbus because you feel the plane unlike the Airbus which is like flying your flight sim on your computer it has no feel just point and go and the Boeing is easier to land in a strong gusty wind than the Airbus.All in all the Airbus has my choice but I wouldnt turn a job down if they only had 737s

 

[vetrider]

If i want comfort i'll call in sick and sit in my living room. If i want to fly a flight sim and point and shoot I'll go buy a microsoft flight sim.

I love to fly airplanes, I'm sticking with the 737 as long as I have the option. My favorite airplane of all time is the -15 200, perfectly balanced, perfect feel, just butter in your hands.

 

[rayford steele]

Can you say disposable?

Yeah. NWA and HP have had 320's for over 16 years now.

 

[catIIIc]

I love to fly airplanes, I'm sticking with the 737 as long as I have the option. My favorite airplane of all time is the -15 200, perfectly balanced, perfect feel, just butter in your hands.

You are right about the older 737's our -300's are old but they the best flying ones we have.

 

[PltSkiracer]

The 737 is a great flying machine. No doubt about it. I have never flown the 319/20/21 series but it seems like a much more pilot friendly airplane with a very quiet and spacious flight deck. I am flying the -800 and the cockpit is very small and loud. It also seems the automation on the bus is light years ahead of the boeing 737 series aircraft.

I was told the 737NG was originally designed to resemble the 777 flight deck, but this would require a different type rating than the original -100/200/EFIS type. Southwest was not very happy about this and managed to "talk" Boeing into changing the cockpit layout.

The NG panel resembles the 777 until you look at the over head panel. You go 30 years back in time when you look up!