The first time I flew on an A343 (LX NRT-ZRH) I thought there was something wrong considering how much runway we took and how low and slow the ascent was. Little did I know!
One night around midnight I thought a 343 was going to clip the roof of my home on the coast of Perth Western Australia, the noise was deafening so I looked up flight radar and it was still only just climbing through 1500’ out to sea where all other aircraft would be at 7-10000’ already. I called the airport, left a message and they wrote to me the next day apologising, they had over 100 calls about the flight and that a please explain had been lodged to the company which was South African airlines. They were very detailed in facts like the aircraft’s renowned to be underpowered, that the company was going to stop operating them in 6 months time but they should have been above 4500’ over the top of my house. They were a very very long way from the airport to only be climbing through that altitude. It’s very lucky one of these hasn’t crashed after bird strike at rotation. This particular flight would have.
I just flew in a 737 around 3:20 A.M. pitch dark outside, and the plane climbed to about 2000 ft and as it flew over the carribean sea, it kind of leveled itself off and just like this video, it began to feel like it was not climbing a lot. However, i can say it was probs because of the lightning storm above and atc told the pilots to maintain a low altitude. However. because we were leveled off and low, you could see the reflection of the moon in the sea, and the plane stayed like this for about 10 minutes or so, and the climb to 37000 ft took almost 1 hour. A long time to climb, considering it can climb comfortable to 37000 ft in around 20 min. the pilots stayed lower and it was probably to avoid the storm. This was from Cuba, if any of you guys are wondering
I’m told the A340 only gets airborne because of he curvature of the earth, and the runway falls away beneath it. Probably not a good idea to build it with hair dryers for engines. 🤣
Actually, no the A340 300 is not by any means underpowered, the pilots tend to use the FLEX derated take off setting which reduces engine power and use more runway for less engine wear and tear
Most jet aircrafts use flex thrust setting for takeoff, but in some cases full thrust is applied due to weather, terrain at the end of the runway or simply airport policy due to short runway or something like that. At least so i´ve been told.
That has more to do with the airline rather than the aircraft type. Airlines configure seats differently and use different designs for seats. Two identical 757s can have drastically different experiences even with seats mounted in the same points. Seat materials, profile, and thickness all play a role in comfort. Additionally, the A320 series used by JetBlue is a newer design than the 757. United does seem to have a talent for making every aircraft type uncomfortable.
Sorry for the loud declaration. What I meant to say was that United, American and Delta hang on to the old airplanes way too long. That being said, the experience you get from an airline is a reflection on the type of airplane they bought and the square footage of the cabin that's given to them by the manufacturer to use.
Richard Fleer Some airlines do tend to operate planes for decades before retiring them, which by itself isn't bad if they refurb the interiors. Economics aside, Delta and United can keep flying their 744s for at least another ten years (DL is retiring all 744s in 2017 which is a shame because N672-674US, N675NW, and N676NW are still very young) since they fly long haul. Delta is still flying the MD80 series because they are mechanically sound, but they would be nicer if they had a newer interior. The 757 is considered a niche market jet. The closest thing is probably the A321, but given its seating capacity it's low on head room. Newer aircraft like the 777 have made improvements in the design to use interior space wisely, and seats that slide forward as they recline. Most United, American, and Delta jets are flying with interiors from the 90's/early 2000's, simply because they have massive fleets and too many routes daily to retrofit every single plane and make it an economical decision.
The slower the climb the better, more time to take in the sights of the land.
Not only because of this. Also because flight feels better when take-off climb is slow and soft.
The first time I flew on an A343 (LX NRT-ZRH) I thought there was something wrong considering how much runway we took and how low and slow the ascent was. Little did I know!
Very underpowered for it's weight class.
One night around midnight I thought a 343 was going to clip the roof of my home on the coast of Perth Western Australia, the noise was deafening so I looked up flight radar and it was still only just climbing through 1500’ out to sea where all other aircraft would be at 7-10000’ already. I called the airport, left a message and they wrote to me the next day apologising, they had over 100 calls about the flight and that a please explain had been lodged to the company which was South African airlines. They were very detailed in facts like the aircraft’s renowned to be underpowered, that the company was going to stop operating them in 6 months time but they should have been above 4500’ over the top of my house. They were a very very long way from the airport to only be climbing through that altitude. It’s very lucky one of these hasn’t crashed after bird strike at rotation. This particular flight would have.
These had very slow climb to cruise times with controllers urging them on as other planes would catch up to them on climb put
Great take off. Nice long and powerful
I just flew in a 737 around 3:20 A.M. pitch dark outside, and the plane climbed to about 2000 ft and as it flew over the carribean sea, it kind of leveled itself off and just like this video, it began to feel like it was not climbing a lot. However, i can say it was probs because of the lightning storm above and atc told the pilots to maintain a low altitude. However. because we were leveled off and low, you could see the reflection of the moon in the sea, and the plane stayed like this for about 10 minutes or so, and the climb to 37000 ft took almost 1 hour. A long time to climb, considering it can climb comfortable to 37000 ft in around 20 min. the pilots stayed lower and it was probably to avoid the storm. This was from Cuba, if any of you guys are wondering
wow 40 seconds take-off roll, very long!
52 seconds just from maxing thrust to liftoff. Nearly a one minute takeoff.
I’m told the A340 only gets airborne because of he curvature of the earth, and the runway falls away beneath it. Probably not a good idea to build it with hair dryers for engines. 🤣
Actually, no the A340 300 is not by any means underpowered, the pilots tend to use the FLEX derated take off setting which reduces engine power and use more runway for less engine wear and tear
Thrust to weight ratio isn't good.
It is rather weak on thrust, but Munich also has really long runways so many flights will roll longer to save wear.
doesnt all aircraft uses derated thrust to save engine wear?
Most jet aircrafts use flex thrust setting for takeoff, but in some cases full thrust is applied due to weather, terrain at the end of the runway or simply airport policy due to short runway or something like that. At least so i´ve been told.
Stefan Hamilton realize that one engine on the 777 has roughly the same power as all these four engines combined
In fact looking again, maybe they for got to fully extend them and that is a big no no lol
Munich ❤
How long was the flight?
Munich to charlotte
@@Gamedeck1 Yep IA.
@@Ahuntsicspotter sorry for the late reply
@@Ahuntsicspotter lmao getting a reply after 9 years , how do yoi feel?
Yup, sure isn't a 777
the A-340 is a PIG on the runway!
Airbus is better than Boeing. I sat in an Airbus on Jet Blue and felt really comfortable. On a United Boeing 757-300 it was quite uncomfortable.
That has more to do with the airline rather than the aircraft type. Airlines configure seats differently and use different designs for seats. Two identical 757s can have drastically different experiences even with seats mounted in the same points. Seat materials, profile, and thickness all play a role in comfort. Additionally, the A320 series used by JetBlue is a newer design than the 757. United does seem to have a talent for making every aircraft type uncomfortable.
Sorry for the loud declaration. What I meant to say was that United, American and Delta hang on to the old airplanes way too long. That being said, the experience you get from an airline is a reflection on the type of airplane they bought and the square footage of the cabin that's given to them by the manufacturer to use.
Richard Fleer Some airlines do tend to operate planes for decades before retiring them, which by itself isn't bad if they refurb the interiors. Economics aside, Delta and United can keep flying their 744s for at least another ten years (DL is retiring all 744s in 2017 which is a shame because N672-674US, N675NW, and N676NW are still very young) since they fly long haul. Delta is still flying the MD80 series because they are mechanically sound, but they would be nicer if they had a newer interior.
The 757 is considered a niche market jet. The closest thing is probably the A321, but given its seating capacity it's low on head room. Newer aircraft like the 777 have made improvements in the design to use interior space wisely, and seats that slide forward as they recline. Most United, American, and Delta jets are flying with interiors from the 90's/early 2000's, simply because they have massive fleets and too many routes daily to retrofit every single plane and make it an economical decision.
+Richard Fleer Boeing have a longer life span than the Airbus! They are made of better quality!!!
Plus 6 hours time difference.
Don't want to ride that aircraft. That wastes crazy many time for takeoff roll and climb.
Its amazing to fly on
If you notice on this A340 the flaps don't even look fully extended!!!