A330/340
Hi all
I have read thru the comments on climb rates and speeds, which is very interresting, from a pilots point of view. Over the past 18 months, I have flown several times between Johannesburg, Dubai and Jeddah.
The experience has been varied. Flying in the B777 (cattle class) is an absolute pleasure - enough leg room, etc and a very stable flight, even when flying thru clouds or landing/taking off in rain.
The airbus flights have been extremely uncomfortable, both in terms of cabin arrangement and aircraft operation. In November, the landing at JIA was the worst I have ever experienced, with the A340-300 pitching, yawing and rolling, engines accelerating and deccelerating. It was one of those 1 approach & 4 landing efforts.
As a result of these experiences, I am NOT an airbus fan.
I am an aircraft mechanic, and have grown to respect the ruggedness and fly-ability of Boeing aircraft.