INSIDE THE COCKPIT OF THE AIRBUS A380

[Marty63]

INSIDE THE COCKPIT OF THE AIRBUS A380

Just in case the fly guys aint seen this but i'm betting you probably have

www.gillesvidal.com/blogpano/cockpit1.htm

[aceparts]

It's easy to see how the stewardess could land that. Just push the button.

[Stu R]

Blimey, almost as many buttons on the centre console as a Panamera!

[anonymous-user]

Lovely layout info your wannabee terrorist if it ever happens again ?

How the heck do they see the bloke with the table tennis bats or stop line, does the pilot lean forward or is there an under cockpit camera ?

[sidicks]

Marty63 said:

INSIDE THE COCKPIT OF THE AIRBUS A380

Just in case the fly guys aint seen this but i'm betting you probably have

www.gillesvidal.com/blogpano/cockpit1.htm

Should have specc'd the Sports seats option - those chairs don't look to have much lateral support....

Sidicks

[Silent1]

That's the plane used for certification IIRC

[Robb F]

Thats suprisingly simple!

Why do flight decks always have such terrible seats though?

[davepoth]

I count eleven cupholders. Overkill?

[Ian Lancs]

speedyguy said:

Lovely layout info your wannabee terrorist if it ever happens again ?

How the heck do they see the bloke with the table tennis bats or stop line, does the pilot lean forward or is there an under cockpit camera ?

Aircraft this size don't tend to use the table tennis bat approach any more, but use a system of lights, mirrors or even just extended lines way out to the side to see when they should stop their aircraft. Some light reading: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visual_Docking_Guidan...

[TheEnd]

The parking sensors look quite similar to KITT.

[JQ]

One of my top 10 experiences in life has been being in the cockpit of a band new 747 during takeoff and landing a couple of years ago - a truly fantastic experience. I suspect that would top it.

[davepoth]

speedyguy said:

Lovely layout info your wannabee terrorist if it ever happens again ?

How the heck do they see the bloke with the table tennis bats or stop line, does the pilot lean forward or is there an under cockpit camera ?

They put the cockpit a lot lower than a 747 (it's on the lower deck) so it's more similar to a smaller plane. The wingtips are another matter.

[Morningside]

That is amazing! Right, when is the Microsoft Airbus simulation coming out

Edited by Morningside on Sunday 17th July 23:19

[shouldbworking]

I assume theres a hud for the co-pilot as well, just folded up?

[Graebob]

Robb F said:

Thats suprisingly simple!

Why do flight decks always have such terrible seats though?

That was my first thought. They don't look particularly comfortable (although I am a simple ground dwelling layman ).

[Stupeo]

shouldbworking said:

I assume theres a hud for the co-pilot as well, just folded up?

I couldn't see one?

[Glosphil]

Halfords seat covers fitted?

[SVX]

Glosphil said:

Halfords seat covers fitted?

My thoughts exactly

[ETOPS]

SVX said:

Glosphil said:

Halfords seat covers fitted?

My thoughts exactly

They don't look up to much, I'll give you that..!

My experience (a few years of Airbus flying) is that the Airbus seats up front are wonderful. Some disagree, but I got on very well with them.

Now, on my current steed, I adore everything about the aircraft, it is magnificently capable, but my god I hate the seats. After a few hours, I can really feel it, and consequently have to do a good back stretch when I get to my hotel/home, so I don't feel it the next day...

[SkinnyBoy]

http://youtu.be/G0zjm188VKM

Everytime I see a flightdeck I think of this