Flew on the 787

[Quattro Pete]

Took a flight on a Dreamliner last month aboard LOT Polish. It was nice primarily because it was a new aircraft, not yet worn and torn by the passengers. Fairly quiet, too. The one thing that was immediately noticeable was the curvature of the wings and how much it flexed in the air.

 

[CarbonSteel]

How were the seats and leg room? Any different than a 777/767/747?

 

[d00df00d]

Big jets always have wing flex, no?

 

[CarbonSteel]

Originally Posted By: d00df00d
Big jets always have wing flex, no?

This one may have more flex than most. If memory serves the wings have a fair amount of carbon fiber in them.

 

[Hokiefyd]

Originally Posted By: d00df00d
Big jets always have wing flex, no?


As I understand it, the flex on the wings of the 787 is more pronounced than on any other model. I understand that a significant amount of material in the wings is a synthetic or carbon fiber material, and I believe that the 787's wings are "flexier" than other wings.

 

[d00df00d]

Ah, okay. That'll do it.

 

[Quattro Pete]

Originally Posted By: 2010_FX4
How were the seats and leg room? Any different than a 777/767/747?

No noticeable difference.

 

[Danno]

Leg room would be specced by the airline ordering the plane. Whether it is an Airbus or Boeing plane.

 

[c502cid]

I flew on it a few months ago. The wings flex big time! Other noticeable features are the windows. They are huge compared to anything else out there. Controlled by some kind of a photo cell, no actual shade, you just push a button and instant dark. Very cool.

 

[racer12306]

Didn't realize the FAA had lifted the no fly on the 787s.

Now that the problems have been sorted, I'd like to fly one, but I doubt I will. SWA likes their 737s

 

[CarbonSteel]

Originally Posted By: Danno
Leg room would be specced by the airline ordering the plane. Whether it is an Airbus or Boeing plane.

True, but it was a general question. I have flown on nearly every US airline and none of them compare to the configuration of the planes in the East.

 

[dparm]

Originally Posted By: racer12306
Didn't realize the FAA had lifted the no fly on the 787s.

Now that the problems have been sorted, I'd like to fly one, but I doubt I will. SWA likes their 737s



They lifted it a while ago.

The 737-800 will give you a taste of the 787. It has the same "Sky Interior" with the new bin design, LEDs, mood lighting, etc. I had it once:

 

[racer12306]

Ah, I've flown on an 800 series, so I'm good.

 

[sky7]

You're correct in that the wings flex more than traditional wings do. The 787's wings are designed to flex up and make a smooth transition into a "winglet", rather than a hard "90" degree bend.

 

[redhat]

Looks cool. I wish airplanes didn't freak me out so much... I'd like to take a flight. However, with my anxiety, I'm confined to road trips in the Accord (which is still fun).

 

[Blaze]

Fly the 787 with confidence.

 

[Quattro Pete]

Originally Posted By: c502cid
Other noticeable features are the windows. They are huge compared to anything else out there. Controlled by some kind of a photo cell, no actual shade, you just push a button and instant dark. Very cool.

Totally forgot about these. Really cool, indeed.

 

[zloveraz]

Originally Posted By: Blaze


Fly the 787 with confidence.


Yes good thing they fixed the wing....

http://seattletimes.com/html/boeingaerospace/2009565319_boeing30.html

 

[757guy]

Originally Posted By: zloveraz
Originally Posted By: Blaze


Fly the 787 with confidence.


Yes good thing they fixed the wing....

http://seattletimes.com/html/boeingaerospace/2009565319_boeing30.html


That article was published over 4 years ago. The problem was corrected.

 

[MBS500]

Yeah I liked 787 too. I would not say that it has more leg room than others, but again it is spec. per Flight carrier. I expected Emirates to have much better planes than others, especially A380-800. Don't know about business and first class, but economy look almost the same as Air New Zealand's new B 777. Should try business class next time.