Originally Posted by Justme123456
....................policy of always touching the outside of a plane (i.e. somewhere around the door as you enter) prior sitting down in my seat.
Originally Posted by MKEbound
Not that I feel it brings me luck, but I ALWAYS touch the outside of the plane was I board. I think I just like to feel connected to the plane!
I always do this too, for as long as I can remember. I'll also give the plane a pat again as I disembark.
I find it amazing to read that there are others who have the same ritual as I. I guess it goes to show that no matter what you do, there is someone else somewhere in the world with the same habits
Originally Posted by Tango
The 2/4 engine debate is not logical but emotional. Ask yourself this question. If you are 1/2 way across the Pacific and one engine goes out, would your rather be on a 777 or 747?
Well let’s look at it this way……..
If you lose an engine on a Quad, you’re only down 25% of your power.
But on a twin, an engine out represents a 50% loss in power…..that’s half your thrust gone boys ‘n’ girls !!!
But I don’t think we’ll be able schedule around the twins as easily for too much longer. The airlines are getting more & more twins these days & with the likes of the 787 coming out there’ll even be more coming on stream.
Still I’d rather be on a twin any day sooner than on Airbus’s new “Whale Jet”
It’ll be a long time before I set foot on one of those I can tell you……..Too big & way too many people !!!