I really really want to like the A380 but the proportions are just horrendous. If the cockpit were on the upper deck like the 747, I think it would have looked much better, but alas...
It's between the levels. It's positioned, and the windows are shaped, such that the viewing angles from the cockpit are the same as the A320, A330, & A340. Makes pilot training for type transition easier.
A320 can't be converted to oversize cargo, because the 1st and 2nd floor transverse beams are all stressed structural members for holding the fuselage shape. So there's no benefit to placing the cockpit for a 747-like hinged nose.
I have been dying to fly on one of those. Really wish I could.
Is there any pattern to when BA sends 380s to BOS? So I can book a flight a few weeks out and know it'll be this one?
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I really really want to like the A380 but the proportions are just horrendous. If the cockpit were on the upper deck like the 747, I think it would have looked much better, but alas...
tx_mn@reddit
Do we know why it’s in the lower level? I’ve never dug into it
greatlakesailors@reddit
It's between the levels. It's positioned, and the windows are shaped, such that the viewing angles from the cockpit are the same as the A320, A330, & A340. Makes pilot training for type transition easier.
A320 can't be converted to oversize cargo, because the 1st and 2nd floor transverse beams are all stressed structural members for holding the fuselage shape. So there's no benefit to placing the cockpit for a 747-like hinged nose.
theshallowdrowned@reddit
Should your second paragraph say A380 instead?
greatlakesailors@reddit
Yes. Fixed.
tomplace@reddit
I know the 747 was on the upper level to allow the nose to open for cargo and that wasn’t a feature of the 380.
nqthomas@reddit
It’s in the middle. You take one or 2 steps up to get into it I’ve seen.
TheVoicesSpeakToMe@reddit
Always thought it resembled a beluga whale.
TommiHPunkt@reddit
wide angle phone camera doesn't do it justice
danit0ba94@reddit
I have been dying to fly on one of those. Really wish I could.
Is there any pattern to when BA sends 380s to BOS? So I can book a flight a few weeks out and know it'll be this one?
CurrentSkill7766@reddit
Been on that flight
portablepc@reddit
Flew on G-XLEI to Singapore, love this aircraft
nobargain@reddit
The British are coming! One if by land, two if by sea, three if by an Airbus A380
Pro-editor-1105@reddit
What tail? I flew on a BA A380 a week and a half ago.
Fun_Bar_9642@reddit
Damn I’ve only seen the 787 when I’ve been passing through, nice catch
Go_Loud762@reddit
Guys loading cargo? Seems standard at most airports.
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