Have you flown a 747-8F on an all-animal flight?
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Have you flown a 747-8F on an all-animal flight?
Hi!
Trying to find out info on how the 747-8F performs, temperature-wise, with a full load of animals.
The 747-400 has trouble keeping the rear of the main deck at a low enough temperature. Trying to find out if the -8F is about the same, or if it is worse or better at maintaining the desired low temps.
So far, I have not heard of any -8F all-animal flights yet.
Thanx in advance for any info!
Trying to find out info on how the 747-8F performs, temperature-wise, with a full load of animals.
The 747-400 has trouble keeping the rear of the main deck at a low enough temperature. Trying to find out if the -8F is about the same, or if it is worse or better at maintaining the desired low temps.
So far, I have not heard of any -8F all-animal flights yet.
Thanx in advance for any info!
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Don't know about all animal loads in the -8 but I just got back from HSV (no I stayed in the Best Western, not a Holiday Inn Express).
While out there, I was talking to a Capt who said that there was a software change that forced the packs to go high flow when controlling the temp on the main deck. He was on 850 when he noticed. The change wasn't yet in the Vol I or II. A fuel hit but it may be an attempt to prevent some of the -400 issues on this type of load.
Cheers.
While out there, I was talking to a Capt who said that there was a software change that forced the packs to go high flow when controlling the temp on the main deck. He was on 850 when he noticed. The change wasn't yet in the Vol I or II. A fuel hit but it may be an attempt to prevent some of the -400 issues on this type of load.
Cheers.
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Actually, it is a very small hit. The level of ECS are now E-1 thru E-5, E-5 having the highest fuel penalty.
In E-1, you will lose the temp control of the main deck. You will see "ECON" above each pack and no magenta temps on the main deck. The main deck will get warm air, just not enough to control a given temp. By selecting "High Flow" you will only go to E-2 and gain control of main deck.
In E-1, you will lose the temp control of the main deck. You will see "ECON" above each pack and no magenta temps on the main deck. The main deck will get warm air, just not enough to control a given temp. By selecting "High Flow" you will only go to E-2 and gain control of main deck.
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No, but...
Two weeks ago I flew on one of LH's 747-8i frames. Most of the pax in the rear sure seemed like animals to me. I wonder if it was partly temperature-related.
Two weeks ago I flew on one of LH's 747-8i frames. Most of the pax in the rear sure seemed like animals to me. I wonder if it was partly temperature-related.
