Those windows. One BD stewardess shared with me that when she served the window seat across the row of three, she felt that she could easily fall out. The lovely Kim Lerner, who left us far too early.
I loved the way the whole airframe resonated with a deep groan when the first engine spooled up. It didn't happen with the others for some reason.
Growing up close to Castle Don., Viscounts were part of my everyday life. Then, studying at Leeds, I lived under the 32 centreline, and felt like saluting the BD418 every tea time.
We tend to think some transport machines will be around forever. However, I'm not so sure that we'll be as nostalgic about the 737-800.
Concerning ergonomics, there were at least two incidents during training related to engine failure drill, so I understand, both resulting in loss of the aircraft. I wonder if cockpit layout was a contributory factor?