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Why Pilots love flying the 747
The design, power, and cockpit foot heaters that make the 747 feel like home to pilots. (www.slate.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
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I have been inside one, just never have flown one. 757 was not real roomy either
After I retired and then went back up awhile, I transitioned into the 767. The additional room on the deck is the first thing you notice. Then as you fly it, you find that while it's a good aircraft, it is not as responsive as the 757; of course it's bigger
-200 or -300ER? I was not a fan of the -200's flying characteristics. I thought the ER was much better, but still not as nicely balanced or responsive as the pilots' airplane....the 757.
200-ER
Am not a pilot but have loved the B757 forever. Beautiful lines on that jet. It always felt over-powered. Seemed like the takeoff roll was always shorter and the initial climb was always quicker. Have heard though that its low speed characteristics in bank were tricky but I wouldn't know.
a 757, which I flew for 29 years. As it went away, I went to a 767, but they carried a dual type rating. But, besides that I stayed current on a King Air and got current on a CRJ 200 as well, and a couple others for awhile. I personally feel about the 757 as this author did about the 747. A high stepping lady.