Lessons Learned: Little Rock, AR and Queens, NY

[MCI transplant]

What are the vertical and horizontal stabilizers of the new B-787 made of? It is being touted as an all composite airplane.

<_< ---- I haven't seen a 787 yet, but I hear Composite material is used extensively on it. The problem with the Airbus is that they tie a Composite Stabilizer to an Aluminum fuselage. They do that by mounting it to aluminum castings at the base of the stabilizer that are an integral part of the after-body. I don't clam to be a Structural Engineer, but it would seem that's where the problem lies!

 

[BuffaloJoe]

<_< ---- I haven't seen a 787 yet, but I hear Composite material is used extensively on it. The problem with the Airbus is that they tie a Composite Stabilizer to an Aluminum fuselage. They do that by mounting it to aluminum castings at the base of the stabilizer that are an integral part of the after-body. I don't clam to be a Structural Engineer, but it would seem that's where the problem lies!

Where do the A300's get their Mx at?

 

[ch53D]

<_< ---- The difference between this vertical stabilizer, and other stabilizers on, say, Boeing Aircraft is that the Airbus stabilizer is made of a Composite material, to save weight! Boeing Aircraft have stayed with Aluminum!--- 😉

I believe the 777 has the same style graphite mounts on the vertical stabilizer.

Where do the A300's get their Mx at?

Tulsa

 

[BuffaloJoe]

I believe the 777 has the same style graphite mounts on the vertical stabilizer.
Tulsa

So they just Ferry an A300 to Tulsa then? They are still just for Carribean flights?

 

[FA Mikey]

Central and South America, and the Caribbean.

 

[MCI transplant]

What are the vertical and horizontal stabilizers of the new B-787 made of? It is being touted as an all composite airplane.

<_< --- If as advertised, all composite, aa, if they buy the Aircraft, will have to "paint" the Aircraft. No more shinny fuselage! Because, one of the drawbacks to Composite, is it's prone to moisture damage. You have to keep it covered!----- And yes, I assume the Stabilizers are Composite. But keep in mind when you are talking "Composites", you are talking a multitude of things! You can be talking "raped glass", "Kevlar", even "Carbine Fiber". All have to be treated differently!

 

[Skymess]

as-shole

I actually think he's reached whole ass status.

 

[CapnCockroach]

I actually think he's reached whole ass status.

Not yet. I had forgotten thunderstorm anvils. NOW!! 😀

 

[Skymess]

Not yet. I had forgotten thunderstorm anvils. NOW!! 😀

Well there you go. As a symbol of your status you get a jacket with 4 stripes and a hat with little chicken foot prints on the bill!