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Old 16th Oct 2013, 09:15
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FLEXPWR
 
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Haven't flown the 737, but spent some time in the sim of both the -200 and -800 series. I am current on the A320.

No aircraft would fit perfectly every pilot, but from my point of view cockpit layout is much better organized on the 320. Information systems a relatively clear, push-button philosophy is simple with dark cockpit concept.

Yet the A320 suffers from cluttering of the ECAM when multiple failures occur, and thourough/ continuous study and review is necessary to feel really comfortable.

I have found (in the sim though) the half-lit cockpit of the 737 to be non-intuitive and switches and knobs position do not seems to follow any logic or ergonomic philosophy. In my opinion, even the -800 737 cockpit looks like a dinosaur.

On the other hand, comparing apples and oranges is always a tricky task.

I remember a comment I read years ago about the 737 NG: "I you take a Ford Cortina (1960's) and fit a Mondeo's dash board...well, it's still a ford Cortina!"

Last edited by Jetdriver; 16th Oct 2013 at 16:25.
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