Vibrations on the plane
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Just make sure you consume a sufficient amount of alcohol before and during the flight.
A sufficient amount will ensure you're oblivious of any vibration, or lack of it as may be after landing.
bjorns
A sufficient amount will ensure you're oblivious of any vibration, or lack of it as may be after landing.
bjorns
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The more you drink, the less vibration you will feel. It has always worked for me.
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I hate you all, i have honestly never noticed it (ok i do on props). Now i will. Every. Single. Time.
Or maybe it is the drink that makes me oblivious....
Or maybe it is the drink that makes me oblivious....
#22
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In a trip report I posted back in September, I noted a low level vibration on the 380 seat 53a that stopped me sleeping. I did assume at the time that it was coming from the plane rather than my seat neighbour.
"I settled down for sleep. I don't know if it's my location or general for this area but there is a low freq vibration that becomes very disturbing when you put your head down. This really prevented me having a good nights sleep. I've not noticed this on other flights so don't know if it's specific to the 380. It's not because it's quiet as this is a vibration that ear plugs don't stop. Other than this the bed was comfortable and private. I didn't notice noise from the galley when I had ear plugs in. I also had no problem with cabin temperature, a apparent issue on some of the 380s. I managed a few hours of sleep, but I never sleep very well on planes so this was as good as I could expect."
"I settled down for sleep. I don't know if it's my location or general for this area but there is a low freq vibration that becomes very disturbing when you put your head down. This really prevented me having a good nights sleep. I've not noticed this on other flights so don't know if it's specific to the 380. It's not because it's quiet as this is a vibration that ear plugs don't stop. Other than this the bed was comfortable and private. I didn't notice noise from the galley when I had ear plugs in. I also had no problem with cabin temperature, a apparent issue on some of the 380s. I managed a few hours of sleep, but I never sleep very well on planes so this was as good as I could expect."
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Says something like 'Warning Spinning Prop' or something?
Maybe Vibrex can shed more light on it?
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It does happen, not often I hasten to add! Normally as a result of a poor maintenance regime. I'm away at the moment and not sure how to post pictures, but due in to HUY tonight and will try and upload some images that may give you an idea.
Last edited by vibrex; Dec 19, 2014 at 5:59 am