wiggy
Hmmm. So, August 89... And for many years thereafter, the 744 would be an interesting night out getting the "plane" through the hoops to LHR. There was a 44 that went dark on the ramp post landing holding Goff for a bay, of course that could happen for a little while.. There were others that got headlines. Overall, was much nicer than the classic on the gas, but SIN LHR could be a fun night out for all. SCANDINAVIAN 972 going 78 along the mid levels on 2 blenders just added so much tactical fun. The marketing peepelz that thubked that it was a great idea to run a gaggle of "planes" mixing up overhead Calcutta from multiple Airways, and then fighting for altitude against a low level jet stream at least helped while away the time.
Personally while. Having enjoyed almost all the time in the 1-400's and short stuffs, the 380 wing is exceptional.. The flaps without thrust gates are remarkable, and Airbus got supercrit basics right, that LE radius gives minimal pain. The cockpit is exceptional, prefer the cueing from the 777 and 787, prefer AI's FCS logic +C rather than Boeing. When things go awry, I liked the 777 and 787. As a passenger in any class up to and including steerage, give me the 380. In 20 years, we will remember both fondly. As far as aesthetics go, after a while you either got numb or used to it. Just like the ride difference between the 380 and everything else.. It was a spectacular gamble, and sometimes you win, other times you get a face plant in the poop.
The industry is a shambles for the near future, so it will be a boon for Haj.. In a few years, and for chicken coops