Dr Dave, valid points, but surely there has to be a chain of events in order for your points to occur. I would hope these things don't just happen spontaneously. Events have to line up. Example you state an uncommanded rudder movement. This would trace back to maybe incorrect parts fitted or lack of/poor maintenance or even a design flaw within the aircraft. I would say any incident or accident has several events in conjuction or in series that caused it, not one totally singular event. (unless of a bizarre or unforeseen event like a terrorist bomb, but thats nothing to do with the aircraft or its systems anyway)
Brian, very true with your statement, I was merely poking a bit of fun there with that statement
But its true, the A380 isn't pretty!
Bulbous would be my choice of words, but i was never a fan of even the B747's look so its not an anti airbus statement!
Still, if i was offered the RHS seat of either in the future I wouldn't say no... lol
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