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L1011 glass cockpit12/6/2023 If you want to argue that, then again I suggest you don't understand statistics. If you don't understand how this can happen, may I suggest you take a basic statistics course at your first opportunity! The number of accidents the MD-11 has had is well within the normal probability distribution, so can't be considered as anything other than random events. There have been several MD-11 accidents (but were they related to the airframe or just bad luck?), but the aircraft has small enough total numbers and because it's long haul the cycles are low so the stats get pushed out of whack easily. You do have to consider the payload, for example, a B-737 burns less than an MD-11, but does that mean it's more fuel efficient? Bet you'd be surprised if you divided the payload by the fuel flow.Īs to the stats, those are based on the number of cycles. I would wager the L1011 burns 18,000/hr and carries a lot less payload. Crews have much less opportunity to practice abnormal procedures than normal procedures, so choosing and running the appropriate checklists requires more effort and greater concentration of mental. MD-11 carries 258,300 pounds and average fuel flow is 16,000/hour total. Recognizing the cockpit warning indicators, identifying the nature of the problem, and choosing the correct procedure require considerable attention. Now I REALLY DO SUGGEST that you click on the above MD-11 cockpit photo!! Large version RULZ! You have to admit, the MD-11 is quite a step up. However, the L-1011 is still a beautiful aircraft!!!!ĭo compare their cockpits though. The MD-11s is so nice and I'd SO love to be the pilot-in-command of that bird!!! Which is why it was never as successful as McDonnell-Douglas had hoped and why Boeing gave it the axe.īut I do love the MD, and compare the flight deck as well. This costs the airlines money, therefore redering the MD-11 rather uneconomical. ![]() ![]() My intention on this project was to make sure the plane would be able to simulate the challenge that ocean navigation was in the 1940's and 1950's. Press ALT w for 2D panel, best is to set your control stick buttons to 3D cockpit/2D panel. Lockheed L-1011 TriStar 500 - Cockpit Description. ![]() The -11 is a fuel guzzler no doubt about it. Therefore the 3D cockpit is for eye candy only, you still need to use the 2D panel to control the plane. The MD-11 is not as economical as the L-1011. And I'm sure alot of aviation fans also like a given aircraft based on it's appearance as well. Recognizing the cockpit warning indicators, identifying the nature of the problem, and choosing the correct procedure require considerable attention. I like the MD-11 better mainly for aesthetic (appearance) reasons.
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