Pilot's delight
Despite the problems, a delightful airplane.
(Not sure what the discussion purpose is @lomapaseo, so let's meander . :~)
Handling:Yes, the 777's are easier to fly (= 'light' control loads), but one cannot escape the physical realm. Let's put it this way - a botched flare can be corrected on the 787 whereas it's not that simple on the Triple.
Noise levels:a conversational tone does just fine in the cockpit, no more trainer hoarseness. The in cruise ssshhhhh gives a peaceful easy feeling.
GENx have a bowed rotor issue which causes vibrations during the start sequence. Result, soon's the engine is running (=start ended) you can be forgiven if you think it has shut down, the engine noise just ceases.
Sometimes annoying whistling sound from the EE bay blower ducting, if certain sections are misaligned, it gives a distinct whistling sound, sometimes broken, a bit like morse code and infuriatingly difficult to trace to a fixed spot spatially. v evident, if at all, in the fwd galley and cockpit entry area. One of those sounds that you might not notice till you notice
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Oxy-generators: FAA had an 'advisory' in 2011 requiring removal of these canisters from the toilets, could this have led to a general avoidance of the chemical generators?
Slippery eel:If you need Speedbrakes use 'em all the way, fully deployed if you want to see some effect - just make sure the rate at which you pull the lever for extension or push back for retraction is slower than the slowest crawl...
Star Trek Display Mode:The MFD's (multi function displays - inboard/lower DU's), are generally used to display 2 different displays each from amongst EFIS, EICAS, SYSTEMS, STATUS etc. But the nice one is to use the whole thing as a single ND ok, Sulu, take her away . . .
Environmental control: Definitely less fatiguing. Truly "arrive in better shape".
ICI Software fix at the moment, isn't the final one yet, operates some internal bleed/s (VBV type?) to open for a 15 minute period if the conditions are sensed to be conducive to ICI, and for a second 15 min period if required. Guess those nice fuel flow values take hit.
Brakes: Now there's a whole story . . . .