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10-02-2022, 08:00 PM

#211

Gunfighter

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777 had a better bunk
350 is better cockpit ergonomics
You spend half your time in the bunk, half in the seat.

10-03-2022, 07:26 AM

#212

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Gunfighter

777 had a better bunk
350 is better cockpit ergonomics
You spend half your time in the bunk, half in the seat.

And the half I'm not in the cockpit, I'm asleep. A blow up air mattress makes the bunk juuuuust fine.

Boeing stopped trying when the bean counters took over

10-06-2022, 12:57 PM

#213

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Lots of 321 movement today:
https://aibfamily.flights/airline/Delta-Air-Lines/

513DA second flight, 507DZ first flight, 512DE emerged from the hangar.

10-08-2022, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by sailingfun

It has to do with wing bending moments. All the extra fuel is in the center tank which increases bending moments. They had to get weight out of the fuselage to reduce that effect. They eliminate all the cargo loading structure equipment.

Thanks! So that compartment remains void?

10-29-2022, 09:10 AM

#215

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https://www.airlinerwatch.com/2022/1...ments-for.html

More info on the A350 updates for those interested.

10-29-2022, 09:20 AM

#216

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Thanks for posting.
Hopefully this helps in S Africa.

also, pessimistic about shortening flight deck area and “new”’rest facility

10-29-2022, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by NoDeskJob

Thanks for posting.
Hopefully this helps in S Africa.

also, pessimistic about shortening flight deck area and “new”’rest facility

It’s part of a scheme to get WB Bs to bid NB A. Soon they’ll start removing the tray tables and throwing a broom between the pedals so they can’t cross their legs

10-29-2022, 09:30 AM

#218

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10 abreast in Gulag class. God help those people.

10-29-2022, 09:49 AM

#219

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Originally Posted by PilotBases

It’s part of a scheme to get WB Bs to bid NB A. Soon they’ll start removing the tray tables and throwing a broom between the pedals so they can’t cross their legs

The 787 rumors will never die.