10 Quirks Of Airbus & Boeing Jets Explained

One more reason for the A380 having only two thrust reversers: The outer engines can be beyond the runway edge. So dirt and debris could get airborne and be digested by the engines,.

Putting toilets in the cargo hold of the A340 came with some special measures. From the article on this subject by Simple Flying: During the flight, Lufthansa would station a flight attendant in the galley next to the bathrooms to ensure that passengers were taken care of and safely secure in the event of an emergency. The downstairs space has a maximum limit of ten passengers due to having only ten oxygen masks.

The eye brow windows were used for Sextant navigation long before GPS on night flights. My Dad did so when flying the 737-200 in the Arctic.

Speaking of quirky planes, @5:25 is a Nolinor Aviation 737-200 with a gravel kit.

A story I got from a friend of mine about the A380 thrust reverser. When the aircraft first came out a pilot wrote up the #2 thrust reverser for not stowing after deployment. Due to time and parts restraints, the mechanic MEL'd or deferred the repair. He followed the procedures and locked the reverser out. It was later found out that the pilot had written it up as the #2 because it was on the #2 engine, however that is the #1 thrust reverser. The mechanic had locked out the good reverser and left the bad one operational because it only has 2 reversers and 4 engines confusing which one is which. I believe everyone refers to them and L/H and R/H now.

It’s important to say though that the black mask on Airbus aircraft only has an effect on the A350, on the A320 family and the A330 it’s aesthetic

I already knew what the barking noise (to me it sounds more like a big hand saw going through a wooden board) is but I still hope to hear one day exactly WHY the PTU produces that sound.

The barking dog 🐕 noise was hilarious 😃

The cargo deck toilets on the A340 are the best thing since sliced bread. So spacious and no more lurking in the aisle when waiting for a free cabin.

I love our Air Canada windscreen masks. I think it makes the Air Canada fleet look more harmonious between Airbus and Boeing.

B787 and A350 are so beautiful

The favorite one got to be the beautifully curved wings of the 787, but the Airbus "sunglasses" look pretty cool as well.

Yup, I've seen all of those except the A330F landing gear mod. Also, mention the secret crew rest area above the rear cabin of the 777.

The "mask" looks really cool on the new Airbus planes

My favorite quirk is the black mask on the new airbus models it make the plane more elegant

From the “way back” machine is the ability to power back on rear engined aircraft. Got to experience it once in a 727. Very cool!

The a340 Lufthansa it's a very brilliant idea 👍😉

Thank you so much for this video i almost knew nothing of theese things now i do great job!

Interesting info! Thanks for sharing🇨🇦

Nice review of all these cool facts!