A320 vs 737

BHopper88 · 03-25-2002, 12:08 PM

Well since i felt i should just put this out for the heck of it since i noticed a little hatred against the airbus in the sky...

Just curious what everyone else thinks about the 2 rivals.

For me i would rather fly the a320 any day compared to the cramped 737

I have been on 737s on united, alaska, Airtran(although thats kinda unfair since that 737-200 crammed ya in like sardines), plus delta....

Being that i live in a NW hub (detroit), i get to fly the a320 all the time, and even thou finding the row numbers is hard to see sometimes, i think the a320 has the best head room and feels wider than the old design of the 737...

now on the model being produced, i still have to go with my a320...

JeffR · 03-25-2002, 12:20 PM

Sorry pal, I know you're new, but wouldn't this thread be more appropriate in the 1:1 section?

Oh forget it, there's one Airbus vs Boeing thingy going on there already.

smoothjazz · 03-25-2002, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JeffR
Sorry pal, I know you're new, but wouldn't this thread be more appropriate in the 1:1 section?

Oh forget it, there's one Airbus vs Boeing thingy going on there already.

I agree Jeff... for mean while my vote goes to B737 NGs!

DLtheASAconx · 03-25-2002, 02:19 PM

It is funny that I voted for the A320. I have never flown on one yet I can relate to the cramped quarters of the 737s. The cabin of the A320 family couldn't be worse and everything I have ever read about the A320 leads me to believe that passenger wise, it ismore passenger friendly. I believe that I have heard that pilots prefer 737 and the technology is better but I'm not sure. All I do know is if I started an airline I would go with the A320 line.

David Hingtgen · 03-25-2002, 03:51 PM

The A320 (and all post-A300 Airbuses ) scare me, technology-wise. There are SO many "was that supposed to do that?" incidents to read about....

But I still prefer them over 737's, simply because 737's are fugly.

Chansen · 03-25-2002, 03:58 PM

737NG

Saturn_29 · 03-25-2002, 04:03 PM

Having never flow on a A320 I've voted for the 737NG

DavidMich · 03-25-2002, 04:17 PM

737NG here. I like to have control cable secondary controls when the flight computer sh*ts the bed.

Scott · 03-25-2002, 04:39 PM

I have flown the 737-300/500 for the past 11 years, and sat in the A-320 jumpseat once. Don't know much about the NG series, but presume it to be a vastly improved "classic". Boeing's guppy is a superbly engineered and nearly invinceably reliable gem to fly. The A-320 appeared reasonably user-friendly to a casual observer. When the ***** hits the fan and systems fail or pilots encounter difficulty interfacing with technology, the Boeing seems easier to manage. I believe they are built to more rugged standards and look forward to comparing a 25 year old A-320 airframe to the venerable 737 of similar vintage.

Ozz · 03-25-2002, 04:55 PM

I prefer an airliner where the crew are not just systems managers and are just along for the ride.
The 320 is a cool looking airplane but I prefer the old steam gauge technology and the 73ng comes a lot closer IMO.
So when the islamic terrorists figure out how to deliver a EMP warhead to the US, at least the guppies will be able to glide to safety.

LeitenderNotarzt · 03-25-2002, 05:21 PM

A320... B737... it's all the same! Well, the B737 is more of a good old jetliner but...

Ashley Sham · 03-25-2002, 05:51 PM

Having been an all the 737's and both the A320-100/200 I prefer the later simply cause of its design and style. From and engineering point of view once again the Airbus beats the pants off the 737, hands down.

Clip · 03-25-2002, 06:59 PM

It really is amazing how little people know about fly-by-wire and the Airbus design philosophy, despite being "knowledgeable" about aviation. Hate what you don't know, I suppose.

For all the "was that supposed to do that" stories there are an equal number of "hey, the rudder just moved by itself" events.

Westjetter, I think in your case I would have been more fearful of a crew that not only sounds clueless about the operation of the aircraft, but that is stupid enough to let someone touch anything in the cockpit during flight (or on the ground). The throttles on the A320 do not operate as the captain supposedly described, by the way. The throttles do not move when the aircraft is on autopilot, but they most certainly are operational at all times. This is a difference in design philosophy. Some pilots prefer to see the throttles moving, as does happen in Boeing aircraft. Emergency throttle? I don't think so. You either misunderstood, or that crew needs to return to flight school.

As for redundancy, the A320 has SEVEN flight control computers that are completely isolated from one another. And that's just flight control. Also, there IS a redundant mechanical linkage to the trimmable horizontal stabilizer and rudder.

Both the A320 and 737 are good aircraft. I just wish people would get their facts straight before slamming something. Scott's insights as a 737 pilot are extremely valuable, as always, by the way.

Travelin' Man · 03-25-2002, 08:21 PM

Do I need to comment?

9V-SVC · 03-25-2002, 08:54 PM

A320 is a better and more comfortable plane to fly on .
I never like flying B737s .

pi737 · 03-25-2002, 11:47 PM

Clip,

Does Dave know that much about the Airbus? ;-) I bet you could give him some lessons!

Tony

AAMD11 · 03-26-2002, 12:02 AM

no doubt bout that.

Sean767 -YVR · 03-26-2002, 12:17 AM

737 737

Clip · 03-26-2002, 12:35 AM

Tony,

It is a constant struggle to remain smarter than my big bro, but well worth the effort. The Captain is now driving the 'bus out of Washington, by the way. He stays at my place a couple times a month. He's got those Shuttle routes down so well that next time he's gonna fly a leg blindfolded.

Gabby

Ozz · 03-26-2002, 01:16 AM

Gabby, you are once again the DAC voice of reason.
I stand better informed and corrected, thanks.
I still like the guppy best though, it's a Pacific Northwest thing.

JeffR · 03-26-2002, 01:23 AM

This is how Ms. Gabby showing her sexiness.

View Poll Results: WHich would u rather collect or ride in?
Airbus A320 Family	21	44.68%
Boeing 737 NG	26	55.32%
Voters: 47. You may not vote on this poll

03-25-2002, 12:08 PM	#1
BHopper88 Master Collector Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Home: Beverly Hills, Michigan (burb of Detroit), School: Grand Forks, North Dakota Age: 30 Posts: 547	A320 vs 737 Well since i felt i should just put this out for the heck of it since i noticed a little hatred against the airbus in the sky... Just curious what everyone else thinks about the 2 rivals. For me i would rather fly the a320 any day compared to the cramped 737 I have been on 737s on united, alaska, Airtran(although thats kinda unfair since that 737-200 crammed ya in like sardines), plus delta.... Being that i live in a NW hub (detroit), i get to fly the a320 all the time, and even thou finding the row numbers is hard to see sometimes, i think the a320 has the best head room and feels wider than the old design of the 737... now on the model being produced, i still have to go with my a320...

03-25-2002, 12:20 PM	#2
JeffR Master Collector Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 575	Another over discussed beat-up topic Sorry pal, I know you're new, but wouldn't this thread be more appropriate in the 1:1 section? Oh forget it, there's one Airbus vs Boeing thingy going on there already.

03-25-2002, 03:58 PM	#6
Chansen Complete Wacko! Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 3,016	Not this Narrowbody BS stuff again! 737NG Last edited by Chansen; 03-25-2002 at 04:26 PM.

03-25-2002, 04:03 PM	#7
Saturn_29 Insane Collector Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Long Island, New York Age: 36 Posts: 1,092	Having never flow on a A320 I've voted for the 737NG __________________ You are now free to move about the country

03-25-2002, 02:19 PM	#4
DLtheASAconx Complete Wacko! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orlando, but always Atlanta in my heart Age: 41 Posts: 3,236	It is funny that I voted for the A320. I have never flown on one yet I can relate to the cramped quarters of the 737s. The cabin of the A320 family couldn't be worse and everything I have ever read about the A320 leads me to believe that passenger wise, it ismore passenger friendly. I believe that I have heard that pilots prefer 737 and the technology is better but I'm not sure. All I do know is if I started an airline I would go with the A320 line.

03-25-2002, 03:51 PM	#5
David Hingtgen Complete Wacko! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Iowa Posts: 3,985	The A320 (and all post-A300 Airbuses ) scare me, technology-wise. There are SO many "was that supposed to do that?" incidents to read about.... But I still prefer them over 737's, simply because 737's are fugly.

03-25-2002, 04:17 PM	#8
DavidMich Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Back in MCO! Posts: 3,626	737NG here. I like to have control cable secondary controls when the flight computer sh*ts the bed. __________________ "So if man is 5, and the devil is 6, then that must make me 7,,,this honky's gone to heaven!"

03-25-2002, 04:39 PM	#9
Scott Insane Collector Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Escondido, Ca. USA Age: 50 Posts: 2,763	I have flown the 737-300/500 for the past 11 years, and sat in the A-320 jumpseat once. Don't know much about the NG series, but presume it to be a vastly improved "classic". Boeing's guppy is a superbly engineered and nearly invinceably reliable gem to fly. The A-320 appeared reasonably user-friendly to a casual observer. When the ***** hits the fan and systems fail or pilots encounter difficulty interfacing with technology, the Boeing seems easier to manage. I believe they are built to more rugged standards and look forward to comparing a 25 year old A-320 airframe to the venerable 737 of similar vintage. __________________ Fly the Friendly Skies of United uniTED takes wing Feb 12, 2004

03-25-2002, 04:55 PM	#10
Ozz Insane Collector Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Canada (CYVR) Age: 51 Posts: 2,763	I prefer an airliner where the crew are not just systems managers and are just along for the ride. The 320 is a cool looking airplane but I prefer the old steam gauge technology and the 73ng comes a lot closer IMO. So when the islamic terrorists figure out how to deliver a EMP warhead to the US, at least the guppies will be able to glide to safety. __________________ Ozz ORANGE IS BEAUTIFUL *GO WESTJET!!!* We need more CPAir/CDN and don't forget PWA and BA Landor!

03-25-2002, 05:21 PM	#11
LeitenderNotarzt El Siete Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Nordrhein-Westfalen Posts: 1,194	A320... B737... it's all the same! Well, the B737 is more of a good old jetliner but... __________________ L-1011 TriStar ... Beauty of the Skies

03-25-2002, 05:51 PM	#12
Ashley Sham Senior Collector Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: UK Posts: 349	Having been an all the 737's and both the A320-100/200 I prefer the later simply cause of its design and style. From and engineering point of view once again the Airbus beats the pants off the 737, hands down.

03-25-2002, 06:59 PM	#13
Clip Model Goddess Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 37 Posts: 1,313	It really is amazing how little people know about fly-by-wire and the Airbus design philosophy, despite being "knowledgeable" about aviation. Hate what you don't know, I suppose. For all the "was that supposed to do that" stories there are an equal number of "hey, the rudder just moved by itself" events. Westjetter, I think in your case I would have been more fearful of a crew that not only sounds clueless about the operation of the aircraft, but that is stupid enough to let someone touch anything in the cockpit during flight (or on the ground). The throttles on the A320 do not operate as the captain supposedly described, by the way. The throttles do not move when the aircraft is on autopilot, but they most certainly are operational at all times. This is a difference in design philosophy. Some pilots prefer to see the throttles moving, as does happen in Boeing aircraft. Emergency throttle? I don't think so. You either misunderstood, or that crew needs to return to flight school. As for redundancy, the A320 has SEVEN flight control computers that are completely isolated from one another. And that's just flight control. Also, there IS a redundant mechanical linkage to the trimmable horizontal stabilizer and rudder. Both the A320 and 737 are good aircraft. I just wish people would get their facts straight before slamming something. Scott's insights as a 737 pilot are extremely valuable, as always, by the way. __________________ Jet Delta's Big Flies

03-25-2002, 08:21 PM	#14
Travelin' Man Insane Collector Join Date: May 2000 Location: Aspen USA!!! Posts: 1,919	Do I need to comment?

03-25-2002, 08:54 PM	#15
9V-SVC AirBoeingBus Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Singapore Posts: 4,587	A320 is a better and more comfortable plane to fly on . I never like flying B737s . __________________ My jetphotos.net photos Plane pictures.net photos Let's welcome Boeing newest product, the Boeing 7E7.

03-26-2002, 12:02 AM	#17
AAMD11 Master Collector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Coruscant Posts: 707	737NG no doubt bout that. __________________ American Airlines An airline proud to bear the name, American A mi no me importas tu ni veinte como tu, yo sigo siempre en el goce...El del ritmo no eras tu

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03-25-2002, 11:47 PM	#16
pi737 Collector Join Date: May 2000 Location: Jamestown, NC USA Age: 43 Posts: 138	Clip, Does Dave know that much about the Airbus? ;-) I bet you could give him some lessons! Tony

03-26-2002, 12:17 AM	#18
Sean767 -YVR Senior Collector Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Age: 23 Posts: 209	737 737

03-26-2002, 12:35 AM	#19
Clip Model Goddess Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 37 Posts: 1,313	Tony, It is a constant struggle to remain smarter than my big bro, but well worth the effort. The Captain is now driving the 'bus out of Washington, by the way. He stays at my place a couple times a month. He's got those Shuttle routes down so well that next time he's gonna fly a leg blindfolded. Gabby __________________ Jet Delta's Big Flies

03-26-2002, 01:16 AM	#20
Ozz Insane Collector Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Canada (CYVR) Age: 51 Posts: 2,763	Gabby, you are once again the DAC voice of reason. I stand better informed and corrected, thanks. I still like the guppy best though, it's a Pacific Northwest thing. __________________ Ozz ORANGE IS BEAUTIFUL *GO WESTJET!!!* We need more CPAir/CDN and don't forget PWA and BA Landor!

03-26-2002, 01:23 AM	#21
JeffR Master Collector Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 575	I like it like that! This is how Ms. Gabby showing her sexiness.