Tips for a/c ID....please?
Hi folks
I'm currently preparing myself for ATCO selection with NATS in the UK. Part of Stage 1 involves common commercial a/c identification and characteristics.
I'm not a complete novice to this, I've been interested in aviation for years so I can spot a B747 easily along with variations like the 400 series or SP. I just wondered if anybody could give me some simple tips on how you ID an a/c.
Here's the particular types that we've been instructed to "get up to speed" on:
Boeing 737, 747, 757, 767, 777
Airbus A300, A310, A318, A319, A320, A321, A330, A340
MD80/81/82/83/87/88/90
MD11
Fokker 70/100
Embraer 135/145, ERJ170, ERJ190
Avro Regional Jet 70, 85 and 100
One thing I look at is number of engines. But what are the other tell-tale signs? What's the difference between the MD series visually?
Any tips appreciated...otherwise it's just good old study and memory!