02-05-2024, 08:21 AM
This is also something to worry about! GPS Spoofing!
https://www.forbes.com/sites/marisagarci...c009063e3e
Fortunately, the 380 is not as prolific as the 747 was and the 737, 757, 767, 777, 787 and their Airbus equivalents are, unfortunately if one has a major failure, it could be a massive loss of life.
My husband and I flew the 380 twice - first back in 2009 shortly after it came out from LAX to Melbourne and back on Quantis. Then, in early 2023 from HNL to Narita (Tokyo) and back on ANA.
Granted on both flights we were on the upper deck in Business Class. Granted it's an amazing engineering marvel. Granted its quiet, huge, comfortable with every amenity one could think of.
But it just gave me the "cattle car" feeling more than any jet I've ever been on - especially the lower deck economy seating area. Maybe it was the decor used. I don't know but I did think the Quantas 380 had a much nicer decor than the ANA 380 did. It feels like you're in a packed stadium.
@TomK Tom, since you mentioned the YouTuber "Juan" and his aviation explanations channel, have you ever seen the one where he interviewed the Captain of United's 1175 flight? It was the 777 that experienced the first catastrophic engine failure while at 36K feet and 200 miles from Honolulu. The sister to this 777 (next one produced) had the similar incident upon take off from Denver - United 328.
https://youtu.be/J7_lzeY23dI?si=eLeBVc7x_OmkSCYr
https://www.forbes.com/sites/marisagarci...c009063e3e
Fortunately, the 380 is not as prolific as the 747 was and the 737, 757, 767, 777, 787 and their Airbus equivalents are, unfortunately if one has a major failure, it could be a massive loss of life.
My husband and I flew the 380 twice - first back in 2009 shortly after it came out from LAX to Melbourne and back on Quantis. Then, in early 2023 from HNL to Narita (Tokyo) and back on ANA.
Granted on both flights we were on the upper deck in Business Class. Granted it's an amazing engineering marvel. Granted its quiet, huge, comfortable with every amenity one could think of.
But it just gave me the "cattle car" feeling more than any jet I've ever been on - especially the lower deck economy seating area. Maybe it was the decor used. I don't know but I did think the Quantas 380 had a much nicer decor than the ANA 380 did. It feels like you're in a packed stadium.
@TomK Tom, since you mentioned the YouTuber "Juan" and his aviation explanations channel, have you ever seen the one where he interviewed the Captain of United's 1175 flight? It was the 777 that experienced the first catastrophic engine failure while at 36K feet and 200 miles from Honolulu. The sister to this 777 (next one produced) had the similar incident upon take off from Denver - United 328.
https://youtu.be/J7_lzeY23dI?si=eLeBVc7x_OmkSCYr