747-8 Flight Deck
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747-8 Flight Deck
Thought 747 pilots would take an interest in the latest evolution of their kit;
A Closer Look: 747 flight deck evolves with the -8 - FlightBlogger - Aviation News, Commentary and Analysis
Minor updates; as would be expected with the common rating with the 744
A Closer Look: 747 flight deck evolves with the -8 - FlightBlogger - Aviation News, Commentary and Analysis
Minor updates; as would be expected with the common rating with the 744
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looks like a 400 with a few goodies, but if it aint broke....
will there be a common type rating with the -400?
-jd
edit: maybe i should have read the full article before posting
will there be a common type rating with the -400?
-jd
edit: maybe i should have read the full article before posting
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Oh dear! They come up with a 400 23 years later? We are nearly a quarter century past the 400 introduction, and the industry is given the same stuff again? Apollo wasn't broke- so why aren't they using that again instead of spending umpteen billions developing the same again, but bigger? Having seen some of the latest gear on an Embraer- I can't believe this!
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Completely new wing and some pretty advanced engines. In case you haven't checked lately it cost a bundle to develope a new airplane and many of the potential customers are already deep in the red.
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Oh dear! They come up with a 400 23 years later?
Evolution, rather than revolution, I say. We've yet to see how successful the 787 will be.
That new gear lever is the only backward step. They probably saved a few pounds in weight, but lost the most reliable system on the aircraft. When have those levers ever failed? And they even work with flat batteries
The panels may look similar, but I'm sure there are lots of differences underneath. BTW, that pneumatics panel has some new switches on it. Did they switch to electric packs?(a la 787?)
Fuel panel is the same but no stab pumps? Must be a Freighter. Also what are those knobs at the bottom of the FMCs', dimmers? I have flown the 400 with the 'classic' standby Instruments and a new Freighter with that combined 'glass' display and I much prefer the old round dials for standby. I would hate to fly an approach on that postage stamp thingy. Ok if you have the eyes of an eighteen year old. I guess the men in white coats think it's highly unlikely you will need them.
Rainboe - the problem with your 747-400 of a few years ago was noise. Those RR "things" were, in the early 400s, incredibly noisy, especially at lhr.
Normally these updates brings better engine efficiency and noise. Good. (I still live near lhr)
Normally these updates brings better engine efficiency and noise. Good. (I still live near lhr)
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BTW, that pneumatics panel has some new switches on it. Did they switch to electric packs?(a la 787?)
We are nearly a quarter century past the 400 introduction, and the industry is given the same stuff again?
Must be a Freighter. Also what are those knobs at the bottom of the FMCs', dimmers?
The knobs are (I believe) selectors you use to scroll through FMS items, turn it to scroll, puch the top to select. 777 pilots should be able to tell for sure?
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what are those knobs at the bottom of the FMCs'
do LCD screens get retrofitted on 744s that were produced pre-2002 or is the retrofit too costly to justify? (Is it even an option anyway....)
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I am dissapointed with the minimal advancements listed. Would expect larger lcd pfd/nd/mfd screens. The interaction seems to be displayed but not advertized. Was hoping for somenting similat to the g-550 or A380 for example.
From an avionics standpoint I hope to see that the cockpit has advanced to at least common day example of a new aircraft.
From an avionics standpoint I hope to see that the cockpit has advanced to at least common day example of a new aircraft.
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Did they switch to electric packs?(a la 787?)
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CRT relplacements
do LCD screens get retrofitted on 744s that were produced pre-2002 or is the retrofit too costly to justify? (Is it even an option anyway....)
Airlines that have replaced the 744 CRTs with LCDs:
CX (only on B-HUJ pax 744 so far ) anybody with more info. reg. CX ?
VS (all)
QF (only on 3 aircraft and then stopped)
CV (ongoing and planned for all)
CI (ongoing/for some freighters)
They should have made retrofit available including LCD + the digital ISFD and the digital MCP (some airlines already replacing the MCP actively)
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CRT's generate moreheat distorting images to a magenta hue in the MD-11 especially after long legs (747). LCD's are much more reliable and less costly in the long run on all airframes to my knowledge
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Did they switch to electric packs?(a la 787?)
But I have hear the 787 style electric brakes are fitted
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No elec packs, standard bleed. New version of the GeNX for the -8 WITH bleed air, remember the 747 is an Air driven A/C (leading edge, hyd. pumps..).
Flight deck common with -400 for same rating with little differences.
RAT required for the first time since the big engines don't guarantee to power the accessories via windmilling up to landing speeds.
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Flight deck common with -400 for same rating with little differences.
RAT required for the first time since the big engines don't guarantee to power the accessories via windmilling up to landing speeds.
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It does look like a 777 cockpit with 4 thrust throttles with a 744 like overhead panel. I believe the RAT is required in all a/cs in the design stages now due to the LROPS ruling being in the works to replace the ETOPS ruling. The A380 has a RAT as well.
Found a pic of the 748 landing gear. Can't see no evidence of electrical brakes being fitted.
http://blog.seattlepi.com/aerospace/...nding_Gear.JPG
Found a pic of the 748 landing gear. Can't see no evidence of electrical brakes being fitted.
http://blog.seattlepi.com/aerospace/...nding_Gear.JPG