That 787 cockpit - what does it really look like then?

[Algy]

Like this actually. (I know this is only sort-of, kind-of tech, but I think any discussion might be more interesting here than on R&N.)

[Check Airman]

Great find! It retains those distinctively Boeing features

[FCS Explorer]

whats that extra box sitting above the MCP for?
and whats that thing left and right of the thrust levers, looks like some kind of touch pad???

[F4F]

and why does it still have control columns?


live 2 fly 2 live

[Mark in CA]

Where do you plug in the iPod?

[wheelie my boeing]

The extra box above the MCP is just there as part of the testing. It won't be there when they go into service. And it still has control columns because the pilots need some way of flying the plane.

[John Citizen]

And it still has control columns because the pilots need some way of flying the plane.

Is that so ?

Then how do Airbus pilots fly their planes ?

[Spooky 2]

They don't! They just manipulate them through the skies

[SuperRanger]

Originally Posted by FCS Explorer

whats that thing left and right of the thrust levers, looks like some kind of touch pad???

FCS,

thats the CCD (cursor control device). we have them on the b777 already. after awhile they get insensitive! personally, i'd preferred the track-ball!

SR

[flyboy320]

Looks like the old 777 to me!

Not much innovation for such an "high-tech Advanced Technology" Aircraft

[Pugilistic Animus]

What do you want auto-parallel park--voice activated hydraulic
chrome rims an over sized cherry- bomb muffler?--- batwing doors?

Airplanes don't just change everything with every lil whim as if they were muppety Groundmobiles

Lester


However--- I love my 1988 VW Jetta Gl Autobahn Edition---simply the best

PA

[Left Wing]

The Yoke is a Boeing tradition...it will be a cold day in hell when Boeing plans go side stick....

[Pugilistic Animus]

Here you go Flyboy REEL {inknowvatechun}
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcLJ49MGe-s



Lester Kool G

[Spooky 2]

It's supposed to look as much like the 777 as possible. Boeing is planning on a common type rating with the 777. The idea is to have the controls located in the same place as the 777 and for all practical purposes. operate in the same manner.

[F111]

It will also fly like the B777. Boeing are also working on a reduced course for 737NG pilots moving onto the 787.

[Flight Detent]

JOHN CITIZEN...you're sooo predictable...

SPOOKY 2...you're sooo right...

Cheers...FD...