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"Flagship"
To be filed under 'things which provoke suppressed giggles', I see that one of Emirates New York services is done with the "flagship" A380.
You may google her proud sister flagships such The Vasa and the The Mary Rose.
You may google her proud sister flagships such The Vasa and the The Mary Rose.
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A year in service? Don't think so.
Do yourself a favour and check out the dispatch reliability stats between the 380 and 747 in the first 12 months of service - you might be surprised to note the 380 is about 4% higher.
Also, don't want to get into the whole hull-loss statistic thing, partly because the law of averages hasn't kicked in yet with the 380 and it is inevitable (and morbid to contemplate) that there will be a serious incident down the line.
And partly because I'm realistic enough to realise that, in spite of a few airframes written off, the 777 is a great airplane.
Just don't hate us because we're poaching all the plum routes, and the fact that we have an FMS and you have an abacus
Do yourself a favour and check out the dispatch reliability stats between the 380 and 747 in the first 12 months of service - you might be surprised to note the 380 is about 4% higher.
Also, don't want to get into the whole hull-loss statistic thing, partly because the law of averages hasn't kicked in yet with the 380 and it is inevitable (and morbid to contemplate) that there will be a serious incident down the line.
And partly because I'm realistic enough to realise that, in spite of a few airframes written off, the 777 is a great airplane.
Just don't hate us because we're poaching all the plum routes, and the fact that we have an FMS and you have an abacus
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Do yourself a favour and check out the dispatch reliability stats between the 380 and 747 in the first 12 months of service - you might be surprised to note the 380 is about 4% higher.
A380 entry into service - 2007
B747 entry into service - 1970
Just saying'...
A380 entry into service - 2007
B747 entry into service - 1970
Just saying'...
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So so so sad and pathetic.......
Yep, we all HATE you fellas who get to do LHR all the time, its a place I think about.
As for an FMS? Its a piece of over complicated C R A P, in fact its a dumbed down version of the one I flew in a small french jet a few years back, and even the smart version is rubbish.
Give me the windows 95 Boeing version any day of the week ending in the letter "y".
Now about how the thing looks...
Just don't hate us because we're poaching all the plum routes, and the fact that we have an FMS and you have an abacus
As for an FMS? Its a piece of over complicated C R A P, in fact its a dumbed down version of the one I flew in a small french jet a few years back, and even the smart version is rubbish.
Give me the windows 95 Boeing version any day of the week ending in the letter "y".
Now about how the thing looks...
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Touchy, touchy boys - I did put a smiley at the end of the post. Don't take it so seriously - I'm sure Dropp just wanted a little light-hearted fun.
Agreed, the FMS is complicated - but most of us manage. Guess that's why we fly Airbusses and you don't
P.S. How do you guys read the sundials at night?
Agreed, the FMS is complicated - but most of us manage. Guess that's why we fly Airbusses and you don't
P.S. How do you guys read the sundials at night?
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What so advanced about the 380? Mine is bigger or mine is better than yours? No wonder the pilots group in EK does not get any respect from the managements!
What so advanced about the 380? Mine is bigger or mine is better than yours? No wonder the pilots group in EK does not get any respect from the managements!
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It is fun to tell a supie, that all pilots join on the airbus fleet initially, and only the good ones stay and the weak ones go to the 777 because they can't cut it on the more advanced airbuses.
mate, I could tell you, but you wouldn't understand. It is all a bit too complicated for you. Lol
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A380-whatever, you are the textbook definition of someone who in psychology would be referred to as "compensating". A good shrink may be able to help you with your self-image, if not your actual physical shortcoming. Best of luck with that.
Who gives a **** about that ugly broken thing anyway? The more important issue is, which place in Dubai has taken up the slack caused by the loss of Rattlesnakes? First Cyclones, now this?!
Who gives a **** about that ugly broken thing anyway? The more important issue is, which place in Dubai has taken up the slack caused by the loss of Rattlesnakes? First Cyclones, now this?!
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Don't everyone get wound up by Ex388. If he chooses to brag about the aircraft he used to fly then let him. Maybe that's all he has to do all day. The thing to remember is that if you are flying the thing it means that you're not in the only better place than the flight deck - In the bar with a glass of fizz and some EK lovelies!
if you are flying the thing it means that you're not in the only better place than the flight deck - In the bar with a glass of fizz and some EK lovelies
Most fun pax are those with the good stories when you get a few drinks in them. Oh yes not to mention watching the (sometimes awful) pick-up attempts from some guy aiming way above his league.... good way to pass the time, much better than carrying trays
On the original topic, why shouldn't they call it a flagship? You'll find cruise companies and the like do the same with any new type/latest gen product they get, until the next one comes along. I bet ANA and QR are thinking the same with the 787... so not entirely wanky, it's just an advertising thing for the punters. Of course they want to know they're getting the newest thing, just like "the new ipad"...
