Studi, Agree with the stats. But then if, we look at Russian built A/C you will find that the the hull losses are far higher than western A/C. Pilot or A/C? On the MD11, from the 7 hull loses 5 (hulls) had fatalities. The B720/707 series had a much higher percentage and a few other models had also higer accident rates. The issue, is this A/C unsafe or is pilot handling at fault or what?
In itsīdefence, I can only say that not only myself, but a very high percentage of MD11 pilots have landed this plane in some pretty adverse WX conditions. Auto lands great... manual with WX you will have to be on your toes. But, I suppose this true of all A/C. Still this plane in my humble opinion is a joy to fly. Not the best I have flown, but preformance wise and system wise, good. Not that many built and a lot in cargo config. Higher weights, yes, higher app/lndg speeds, yes higher AOA on approach yes. This does not make it more difficult to fly, just that you will have to be a bit more alert. Anyway the good old bird is not made anymore, letīs see what the final statīs are when itīs finaly retired?
Last edited by MPH; 24th August 2010 at 19:21.