The A320 vertical speed knob can be pushed in to command an immediate level off. The autopilot pitches for a vertical speed of zero feet/min. On the contrary the A380 has an ALT button that commands the autopilot to level off at the altitude at the time the button is pushed. It doesn...
The C295's advanced cockpit supports full operations with a two-person crew. It features Collins Aerospace's Pro Line Fusion® avionics system, which complies with current and future airspace regulations. Four 14.1-inch multi-function touchscreen displays provide intuitive control, enhancing situatio...
On 1 December 2005, the A380 achieved its maximum design speed of Mach 0.96, over its design cruise speed of Mach 0.85, in a shallow dive, completing the opening of the flight envelope. In 2006, the A380 flew its first high-altitude test at Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa. It ...
The A350-1000 was cruising @ mach 0.85 at 33000ft. That is 485knots. So 8tonnes @ 6.8tonnes/hour is ~570nm not ~530nm @Matthew 8tonnes of fuel for 450nm would give a range of ~7000nm with 156000litres (124.8tonnes) of fuel. Airbus orginally said the range is 7990nm. So Leehams...