PolymerPlane From United States, joined May 2006, 818 posts, RR: 3 Reply 3, posted (3 years 7 months 1 week 3 days 14 hours ago) and read 10643 times:
I know this is only a virtual flight, but I noticed that the windows on A380 look very large, even larger than B787 windows. Is it the case? or it's only an illusion?
ARGinLON From Vatican City State (Holy See), joined Jun 2005, 613 posts, RR: 0 Reply 5, posted (3 years 7 months 1 week 3 days 14 hours ago) and read 10625 times:
the photo of the economy cabin is in the upper decck?
Another major milestone was reached in Dresden, Germany, where fatigue tests on the A380 reached 10,000 flight cycles. The test examines the A380’s structural behavior by simulating structural stresses over a very condensed period of time. The tests are performed in purpose built hangar equipped with hydraulic cylinders to simulate structural load. The tests in Dresden started in September 2005 and will continue to run to 2008 to simulate 47,500 flights in total, including short and long-haul missions.
“These two major milestones are underlining the excellent progress of our A380 test programme, “said Charles Champion, Airbus COO and Head of the A380 programme. “The result of the cabin test has shown that all systems were running smoothly. The feedback from our passengers was excellent. They enjoyed the wider seats and the unprecedented feeling of space, as well as the quietness of the cabin environment. Also the tests in Dresden are on a very good track. 10,000 flight cycles is already twice as much as we need for certification.â€
The A380 is the most modern airliner in the world and is designed to carry an average of 555 passengers over distances up to 8,000 nm/ 15,000 km. To-date, 159 A380s have been ordered by 16 customers. The first A380 is due to be delivered to first operator Singapore Airlines before the end of the year.
Looks like the A380 has been gathering some good feed back.
AirbusA346 From United Kingdom (England), joined Dec 2004, 7434 posts, RR: 3 Reply 8, posted (3 years 7 months 1 week 3 days 13 hours ago) and read 10307 times:
Are they LH F/A's
Tom.
Tom Walker '086' First Officer of a A318/A319 for Air Lambert - Hours Flown: 17 hour 05 minutes (last updated 24/12/05).
Bhxforever From United Kingdom (England), joined Jul 2001, 564 posts, RR: 3 Reply 9, posted (3 years 7 months 1 week 3 days 13 hours ago) and read 10234 times:
LH121GLA From United Kingdom (Scotland), joined May 2004, 323 posts, RR: 1 Reply 10, posted (3 years 7 months 1 week 3 days 13 hours ago) and read 10234 times:
AirbusA346 From United Kingdom (England), joined Dec 2004, 7434 posts, RR: 3 Reply 11, posted (3 years 7 months 1 week 3 days 12 hours ago) and read 10180 times:
Whats that black thing hanging from the ceiling next to the male F/A
Tom.
Tom Walker '086' First Officer of a A318/A319 for Air Lambert - Hours Flown: 17 hour 05 minutes (last updated 24/12/05).
David L From United Kingdom, joined May 1999, 8280 posts, RR: 41 Reply 15, posted (3 years 7 months 1 week 3 days 11 hours ago) and read 9928 times:
Quoting PolymerPlane (Reply 3): I know this is only a virtual flight, but I noticed that the windows on A380 look very large, even larger than B787 windows. Is it the case? or it's only an illusion?
The exposure is set for the interior lighting so the brighter windows are overexposed. You're seeing the whole frame lit up, not just the transparent part.
NoUFO From Germany, joined Apr 2001, 6453 posts, RR: 21 Reply 17, posted (3 years 7 months 1 week 3 days 6 hours ago) and read 7274 times:
Quoting Leelaw (Reply 14): That photo of the female LH f/a holding the instructional card isn't very flattering...
Quoting Airlinemodeler (Reply 16): Does the FA look like she's from the Interflug staff of the sixties?
What do you expect her to do? Grinning? I thought that was supposed to be a safety demonstration, and a little earnestness is not a bad thing, really. And please excuse Airbus for not choosing the most attractive LH employees.
Tbear815 From United States, joined Jun 2003, 704 posts, RR: 7 Reply 18, posted (3 years 7 months 1 week 3 days 3 hours ago) and read 5582 times:
I'm really surprised they're doing a live demo! I can certainly see where there might be a cabin obstacle, but with videos, screens of all sizes and AVOD, live demos in full uniform went out about 1975. Let's get real and have video all over!
Tbear
"And I have done live demos on DC-8's and 747's; it was state-of-the-art then. And we were ready for flight - no uniform heavies."
Ikramerica From United States, joined May 2005, 18472 posts, RR: 60 Reply 19, posted (3 years 7 months 1 week 3 days 3 hours ago) and read 5523 times:
Quoting Shamrock350 (Reply 6): I think the A380 windows are large but not as big as the 787 or A350 windows but they do look rather large in that image.
Someone explained in another thread that the interior opening is wider than the glass, so it tapers. This makes it seem bigger as light reflects off the surfaces, but the windows aren't much bigger than windows on other jets otherwise.
At least this was how it was explained.
Of all the things to worry about... the Wookie has no pants.
LTU932 From Mexico, joined Jan 2006, 12340 posts, RR: 57 Reply 20, posted (3 years 7 months 1 week 3 days 3 hours ago) and read 5479 times:
Quoting BigSky123 (Reply 4): Why only 474 seats? I thought Airbus would install all 555 since that's suppose to be the "standard three-class" layout...
That cabin could have been installed on either MSN002 or MSN007. AFAIK, both of those are going to EY, so perhaps EY chose a cabin with less than 555 PAX, unless this is not the cabin EY wants on their A380s.
Zu fettigem Käse und kalorienreicher Kunstmarmelade, nehme ich einen Doppelkorn.
Skytony From United States, joined Sep 2005, 129 posts, RR: 0 Reply 23, posted (3 years 7 months 1 week 3 days ago) and read 4391 times:
I was trying to get a better look at the safety card. Does one have to push a button after moving the door control lever up to open the door? It looks as though there is an extra step to open an armed door than other airbus aircraft. Does anyone have any insight to this? I was just curious.
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MarkHKG From United States, joined Dec 2005, 835 posts, RR: 2 Reply 24, posted (3 years 7 months 1 week 3 days ago) and read 4230 times:
Quoting Skytony (Reply 24): It looks as though there is an extra step to open an armed door than other airbus aircraft. Does anyone have any insight to this?
I was surprised to see that too. But apparently, yes....apparently there's some sort of ultracapacitor system that can be activated as the power-assist to open the door if it doesn't automatically open. Replaces the penumatic power assist.
If anyone has a clear scan, back and front, that would be awesome to see.
BigSky123 From Slovenia, joined Dec 2005, 149 posts, RR: 0 Reply 25, posted (3 years 7 months 1 week 2 days 22 hours ago) and read 3647 times:
Quoting LTU932 (Reply 21): Quoting BigSky123 (Reply 4):
Why only 474 seats? I thought Airbus would install all 555 since that's suppose to be the "standard three-class" layout...
That cabin could have been installed on either MSN002 or MSN007. AFAIK, both of those are going to EY, so perhaps EY chose a cabin with less than 555 PAX, unless this is not the cabin EY wants on their A380s.
Good point, LTU932! Thanks.
26 Filton216: These test flights that they do with real passengers, is there a way of getting on one or do we have to wait until the end of the year? Thanks filton2
27 NoUFO: I came across a LH lottery lately here in Berlin. Maybe check ot their website.
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