Airbus planes

Due to boredom that has been constantly taking place, I have decided to start blogging things that I know, or I like. Somehow my interest towards aeroplanes grew deeper nowadays. I don't really know why.

Recently Air Asia has bought a brand new airplane which is the A320.

A320

Friendly speaking, i don't really like Airbus planes a lot but they own the best technology in commercial airline industry. The reason i don't like Airbus is because its a very light plane. Most Airbus planes except the A380 and the A340 are light. No doubt the lightness of the plane is an advantage to save fuel consumption, especially the take off part, the plane will seriously get into trouble when there is strong wind, turbulence or bad weather. The plane is going to shake quite a lot. Because this problem the Pilot is going to have a tough time handling it. So, you have to pray for good weather when on board this plane. Or you might have some fear of flying. Hahaha..

The A340-500

SIA proudly presents the A380-800

But then Airbus has a cockpit that every pilot in the world wish to have one because it sidestick that is use to fly or maneuver the plane is super easy to use comparing to a Boeing plane which still uses the yoke. This is because the sidestick does not need to twist the pilots wrist to much where else the yoke needs to be turn like driving a car.

Airbus 320 Cockpit view

Boeing 747-400 cockpit view

So, the next time you go on board a plane. Know something about your aircraft. Who knows it might help you. hehehe

PS : Planes seat plan and capacity varies with types of airline.