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by rob464
17 Mar 2005, 18:25
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Another Airbus rudder problem??
Replies: 147
Views: 33132

and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from Airbus.
For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever.

If memory serves me correctly, the pedal deflection on AA587 to achieve full rudder deflection was only around two or three inches. That seems like pretty goofy design to me. I ...
by rob464
16 Mar 2005, 20:13
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Boeing ahead of Airbus in 2005 order race so far
Replies: 35
Views: 6967

Does anybody know how the A380 did on its evacuation test? I know the 747-300 can't fly domestic trips in the U.S. because it wasn't able to meet the evacuation time requirements when it was certified. The 747-400 does meet the requirements though. So it could fly Dallas-New York, etc. Also does ...
by rob464
02 Feb 2005, 23:27
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: interior airbus A380
Replies: 6
Views: 2625

Atlanta has just announced that the A380 will be too heavy to use its runways. I wonder how many other airports will face this problem with the A380.