A380 cockpit - worth a look
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A380 cockpit - worth a look
This is a nice panoramic view of the cockpit . . . but what is the story with the 'laptop' in what was once the flight engineer's position?
http://www.gillesvidal.com/blogpano/cockpit1.htm
http://www.gillesvidal.com/blogpano/cockpit1.htm
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Definitely the Dr's Idea.
When I last saw the Bo, I was wondering how much persuasion the Dr. had to give to the instruments to want to fit together so well!
could be a fun aircraft to fly!
When I last saw the Bo, I was wondering how much persuasion the Dr. had to give to the instruments to want to fit together so well!
could be a fun aircraft to fly!
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Why one HUD?
Have noticed that all the flash new aircraft these days are offering a HUD as an option. Why though only on the Skippers side?
The advantage of the HUD is that it keeps you looking outside and not inside for pretty much all operations, normal and emergency.
Any clues as to why we are only getting the one HUD on the types such as the A380?
The advantage of the HUD is that it keeps you looking outside and not inside for pretty much all operations, normal and emergency.
Any clues as to why we are only getting the one HUD on the types such as the A380?
Someone should confirm this, but I've heard in a lecture the ground engineers have a pc to "read" the aircraft systems in case some troubleshooting is required. They can check pretty much everything through the pc.
The HUD is especially useful during low vis operations. Most low vis operations will have the captain as the pilot flying. Due to the costs involved it not a bad idea.
Far out... an airbus always looks like an airbus no matter how advanced.
Far out... an airbus always looks like an airbus no matter how advanced.
