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The 747 and A380 both have a flight engineer on board as well as a flight supervisor who has an office behind the cockpit.
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What is the Airbus A380 800's maximum altitude?
The A380 has a service maximum of 43,000 ft.
Explain the basics of an aeroplane's Fuel and Hydraulic systems?
Large Commericial Jet ===Fuel Most large commericial jets operate on diesel fuel. The fuel is distributed over several fuel tanks distributed within the wings and the center fuselage. The Fuel Control system is a computer that helps the flight crew distribute the fuel in order to maintain the aircraft center of gravity and attitude for a safe flight. There are fuel probes in each fuel tank and most larger aircraft use more than one probe to determine the exact quantity of fuel in each tank.Each engine will have a fuel controller that provides the correct amount of fuel for the power setting and also adjust controls on the engine to obtain maximum efficiency of burn. For example, the stators on some engine are adjusted to improve the flow through the various turbine stages.Hydraulics - Most of the aircraft mechanical controls are powered by hydraulic pressure. (Aircraft in the future may rely less and less on hydraulics and more on electrical control.) Since the hydraulics are the "blood line" of the aircraft, it is important to ensure that the lines are safe from damage and leaks. Therefore, most aircraft have 2 or 3 redundant hydraulic systems. Usually the flight controls are powered by 2 redundant systems so that the loss of one hydraulic system will not cause that flight control to be inoperative.Each hydraulic system has a Reservoir which collects all returned fluid and filters it. The fluid leaves the reservoir and is routed to the Hydraulic Pumps mounted on the engines. The pump sends the fluid throughout all the lines out to each hydraulic component and then back to the reservoir. Most aircraft operate at 3000 psi pressure. Some military aircraft and commericial aircraft such as the Airbus A380 provides pressure at 5000 psi. The advantage of this is smaller hydraulic lines to save weight.The Hydraulic Components that are powered by the hydraulics are usually simple linear actuators. Some may be rotary actuators or hydraulic latches.The Landing Gears are retracted and extended by hydraulic actuators. The fluid inside the landing gear that allows the strut to absorb the shock of the landing is NOT related to the aircraft hydraulics. The shock strut is a closed system which uses a slightly different type of fluid. The hydraulics does provide power to a Brake Valve that is controlled by the brake pedals in the cockpit. The Brake Valve sends pressure to the Brakesthrough a manifold that is controlled by the anti-skid braking system. Each brake on the aircraft is powered by 2 separate braking systems from two separate hydraulic sources. So, if one hydraulic system fails, then the other hydraulic system can still operate the brakes.The DC10 that crashed in Sioux City, Iowa, had a triple failure of all three of its hydraulic systems. The engine on the tail experienced a catastropic failure and pieces of turbine blades cut hydraulic lines that were routed to the tail of the aircraft. The aircraft lost all hydraulics. It had not control of any flight surfaces. The landing gear can be extended by free-fall. The only controls it had were throttle to the engines.Custermen
Why are giant machines that are designed with pulleys for these functions instead of hydraulics?
Not sure if I know what "giant machines" are, but I can make a comparison with Airplanes. Some large aircraft use pulleys and cables to work the flight controls and the newer ones use hydraulics or electrical servos. The cables have an advantage in that they are less complicated than hydraulic controls. Hydraulics have to have a reservoir, a pump, and usually high pressure lines as well as a return line. This requires a lot of maintenance and present more problems if the hydraulic lines required for large vehicles. The larger the vehicle, the more hydraulic oil to fill the lines. Modern military jets and the A380 use smaller hydraulic lines pressurized at 5000psi, which reduces the required volume of oil. Of course, a system pressurized at 5000psi seems to present more problems than a 3000 psi. Now, the cons of the pulley and cable is that this does not apply as much force as a hydraulic system. Also, for long cable runs and complicated controls, the cables require a lot of rigging and adjustment and checking the cable for damages from wear. Did that help??
What is the ideal transportation?
if ya talkin bout speed then it's the bugatti veyron NO.1 fastest production car in the world if ya wanna go fast on a motorbike then the Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300R is the bike for you. Comfort ways a car would be the nicest and that car would be a Maybach but there are also limozines so take your pick. If your talkin about helicopters and speed then it's the Westland ZB500 Lynx. Luxury helicoptor would be the McDonnel Dougless MD 600 N. Fastest Plane The Soviet Tupolev Tu-14. Biggest plane A380. Biggest chopper Mil Mi-26. and so on
What aircraft does BA use on flight BA0269?
According to flightaware, the aircraft is an "Airbus A380-800 (quad-jet)"
When did the Airbus A380 begin its first flight?
Airbus A380 made its first flight on April, 27; 2005. however, the aircraft entered the commercial service in the year 2007, Singapore airline was the first airline to operate an A380.
When was it fully finnished the Airbus a380?
A380 made its first flight on 27 April 2005, but like any modern aircraft is constantly being improved.
What is unique about the new Airbus A380-800?
The A380 is a double story aircraft and one one of the newest. The A380 is the biggest aircraft.
Is there a flight engineer on A380 airbus?
No, there are 2-3 pilots depending on the airline and length of flight. The A380 digital cockpit has been built so that pilots of the A320, A330 and A340 series will immediately feel at home in the larger 380.
How many seats are there on the A380?
There are 555 seats in an A380 aircraft.
What is the name of the newest aircraft?
Currently, the newest civil aircraft is the Airbus A380. (For more info on the A380, search for comparison between A300 and A380.)
What is faster a340 or a380?
A380 is faster because it has bigger engines and its a bigger aircraft
Who invented Airbus A380?
The A380 is developed and built by the European aircraft manufacturer Airbus.
What is the largest passenger aircraft?
Airbus A380
What is the largest airbus aircraft?
The airbus a380
How many a380 aircraft emirates have?
80
