Differences training A332/333
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Differences training A332/333
Hi guys,
Just wondering - is there any formal differences training required between A332 and A333? Or can I pretty much hop from one to another without any previous experience with one of those models?
I'm asking, because I had to do one between the A320 and A321 - it was just a PowerPoint presentation, or CBT, or some such. I haven't seen one for the A330 though...
Just wondering - is there any formal differences training required between A332 and A333? Or can I pretty much hop from one to another without any previous experience with one of those models?
I'm asking, because I had to do one between the A320 and A321 - it was just a PowerPoint presentation, or CBT, or some such. I haven't seen one for the A330 though...
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Same in my mob - our sim was also A332, even though we only operate the 333. Never flown an actual 332 though, never had the 332 FCOMs. Wonder if I could just hop in and go...
Would love to do that!
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Obviously it depends on the country / regulator, but nothing in my airline. We fly MFF on A320-A321-A332-A333 and the first time I flew the A333 was just a regular non-training flight. A320>A321 was a powerpoint however.
The A333 is really no different. It's nicer to fly, more stable on the approach vs. the A332 which can be a bit 'pitchy'. Turbulence penetration is M0.78 vs M0.80, but we aren't encouraged to memorise those anyway due to MFF - they are printed on the back of the normal checklist in each aircraft. Fuel jettison is not installed on A333, it's a customer option on A332 anyway. Centre fuel tank is 'missing' on older A333s (it's actually physically present but not connected). Newer heavy weight ones have it activated I understand.
Can't think of much else!
The A333 is really no different. It's nicer to fly, more stable on the approach vs. the A332 which can be a bit 'pitchy'. Turbulence penetration is M0.78 vs M0.80, but we aren't encouraged to memorise those anyway due to MFF - they are printed on the back of the normal checklist in each aircraft. Fuel jettison is not installed on A333, it's a customer option on A332 anyway. Centre fuel tank is 'missing' on older A333s (it's actually physically present but not connected). Newer heavy weight ones have it activated I understand.
Can't think of much else!
N4790P
Similar issue with their A350s
