Originally Posted by
Justapax1
PAXboy, it always seemed to me that in the rear cabin, the tail of the 747 was constantly wagging in small circles, as if the autopilot was constantly correcting an in-built tendency to Dutch roll. Perhaps a 747 pilot can comment if this perception has any basis in fact.
In a 747 - Quite a long 'moment arm' behind the centre section if sitting in the rear seats,so that would probably amplify/exaggerate any slight movement in either pitch or yaw.
I crossed the pond quite a few times near the back of the cabin in 747's (loved the old 747
),there was one short row of seats which gave a little more space.