Do you think anyone has actually put it into practise? "Excuse me, but can I get off please. I've just realised I'm on an aeroplane made by Airbus Industrie.."

I've seen it happen before.

Don't forget Embraer and Canadair.Great there is choice in the world.

Very true, but somehow those always mange to be left out of the AvB flame-wars

I've got it. How about:"Whatever the aircraft, as long as it's been well maintained and there are two or more highly professional and very well trained pilots up front - preferably including Capt Sully - then I'm going"It just rolls off the tongue, wouldn't you say? ^_^Ian

Airbus, Bombardier,Embraer or Boeing,if it has a C of A I'm going :)

I hoped we would avoid these childish AvB remarks... :sad:But some people just can't get enough.

When you've got two major corporations that are in direct competition with each other then of course that creates a rivalry. When someone posts a 'Happy Birthday A320' on a USA based Flight Forum then of course the Americans will have something to say about that...Cheers

When you've got two major corporations that are in direct competition with each other then of course that creates a rivalry. When someone posts a 'Happy Birthday A320' on a USA based Flight Forum then of course the Americans will have something to say about that...Cheers

It's funny because I'm not American.

I'm afraid to admit I like airbus here, oh well, good thing I don't believe in the "If it ain't Boeing, I ain't going" or I'd be out of a job..... :( . Here's to another 25 successful years...

Aargh, no!It's too close to 'I get nervous on the Scarebus'!Ian

Ah, well I hadn't heard that one. How about, 'It ain't Airbus? Saints preserve us!'Yeah it's all a bit silly really. I'd fly Boeing or any of the others anytime as long as they're well looked after and not being flown by Cameron's workfare bods.. :(

When you've got two major corporations that are in direct competition with each other then of course that creates a rivalry. When someone posts a 'Happy Birthday A320' on a USA based Flight Forum then of course the Americans will have something to say about that...Cheers

Like, happy birthday? I don't see what being American has to do with liking Airbus planes or not. I'm a Dutchman, but make a happy birthday 737 thread on the right day and I'll be right in there with the congratulations. Why? Because the 737 and the A320 are both great planes and the sky is more than large enough for the both of them (and the Embraers and Bombardiers and all the others as well).

Like, happy birthday? I don't see what being American has to do with liking Airbus planes or not. I'm a Dutchman, but make a happy birthday 737 thread on the right day and I'll be right in there with the congratulations. Why? Because the 737 and the A320 are both great planes and the sky is more than large enough for the both of them (and the Embraers and Bombardiers and all the others as well).

Sometimes a rivalry runs deep....Just ask any Boston Red Sox fan what they think of the Yankees. For me I used to work on the Landing Gear for the 737 so the A320 will always be a rival. My Blood, Sweat and Tears went into a part of the 737 so this is why I love that airplane...Cheers

Edited February 26, 201214 yr by ytzpilot

My Blood, Sweat and Tears went into a part of the 737 so this is why I love that airplane

Please feel free to start a thread for 737. I am sure it will be well recevied by every serious aviation lover, including me. I will personally add to it with best wishes for the boeing's narrowbody.And rest assured I will neither tell you about how bad it is that my no.1 national carrier relies on boeings (it really does) nor count casualties from 737 crashes.

on a USA based Flight Forum

Are you suggesting that Avsim posts (the positive ones) should be limited to US aircraft and US airports?I have never had such feeling for the long years of being here... I always thought AVSIM was a great international simviation site gathering passionate and open people regardless of their nationality.

the Americans will have something to say about that

Feels strange to me. I have American friends and it somehow happens that they love various planes, including Airbus.During my visits in the US I met great folks and remember one LAX spotter, a native from Santa Monica, whose favourite plane to photograph and admire was A340 (he couldn't wait for the A380 to be completed).Something abnormal here?If, however, there are any Americans here who feel insulted in anyway with my A320 post, I will type an apology and/or accept the post's deletion.It was not my intention to irritate anyone. Just to remind my simfriends it has been a quarter of a century since this particular aircraft (a great one in my eyes) has been in the air.

Look Mate...Just differences in culture is all. Feel free to say what you want. I just posted a small one that said "Happy Birthday to the Nemisis of the 737....." Was going to leave it at that.In the USA, I have had the opportunity to do contracts with Boeing, Cessna, General Motors, Chrylser and Cummins. The culture in the USA is such that when you work for Chrysler you show up in a Chrylser Car, otherwise they won't let you park your car on there property, Same goes for working for Ford or General Motors.If you deliver parts to a Ford Factory, you deliver it in a Ford Truck....If you arrive at a Ford Factory in a GMC Truck then the sucurity won't let you on the property. Always been that way, always will...I worked for Cummins and the culture there doesn't like Catapillar....They call it 'Squash the Cat'I worked on a Boeing line and that culture just doesn't like Airbus. Things are just that way in the old USA sometimes. Take it as you like, but as someone that worked for years in Manufactuiring in North America....This is what Corporate Culture is like....It is also not that different in Europe, with things like Volkswagen vs Opel...etcOh yes and Happy Birthday once again to the A320.....See I've said it once again so I not all bad now am I....Cheers

"If you deliver parts to a Ford Factory, you deliver it in a Ford Truck....If you arrive at a Ford Factory in a GMC Truck then the sucurity won't let you on the property. Always been that way, always will..."Choosing your parts supplier on the basis of what brand of truck they drive sounds insane. Do they also apply this stricture to the US Postal service and maintenance subcontractors as well? Is this an indication of why Detroit is in so much trouble?

Edited February 26, 201214 yr by Raindance

The culture in the USA is such that when you work for Chrysler you show up in a Chrylser Car, otherwise they won't let you park your car on there property, Same goes for working for Ford or General Motors.If you deliver parts to a Ford Factory, you deliver it in a Ford Truck....If you arrive at a Ford Factory in a GMC Truck then the sucurity won't let you on the property. Always been that way, always will...Cheers

That's not entirely true about have to buy a car from the manufacture you work for. Most people do because it is a lot cheaper with the employee discounts.This guy has a GMC and worked on the Ford Ranger.

Edited February 27, 201214 yr by Cessnaflyer

Choosing your parts supplier on the basis of what brand of truck they drive sounds insane. Do they also apply this stricture to the US Postal service and maintenance subcontractors as well? Is this an indication of why Detroit is in so much trouble?

Usually it will be in the contract with the supplier to deliver in a non-competitors vehicle. No it is not an indication of the trouble with Detroit as it is as simple as if you want to do business with us, then you deliver in our truck.There are a lot of politics that go behind choosing a supplier and in a bid a supplier will include things like the delivery fleet to try and get that business.

That's not entirely true about have to buy a car from the manufacture you work for. Most people do because it is a lot cheaper with the employee discounts.This guy has a GMC and worked on the Ford Ranger.

Every factory is different and most will make you park in the backlot if you arrive to work in a competitors vehicle. Sometimes a new employee will have a competitors vehicle and will have to park in the backlot. Employees do get great discounts and the incentive of parking in the main lot and having a closer walk. Parking in the backlot means you have to walk further and that sucks when you arrive late in the rain.

Edited February 27, 201214 yr by ytzpilot

"If you deliver parts to a Ford Factory, you deliver it in a Ford Truck....If you arrive at a Ford Factory in a GMC Truck then the sucurity won't let you on the property. Always been that way, always will..."Choosing your parts supplier on the basis of what brand of truck they drive sounds insane. Do they also apply this stricture to the US Postal service and maintenance subcontractors as well? Is this an indication of why Detroit is in so much trouble?

HelloAnd I always thought that we had cornered the market in silliness here in the UK, we have some way to go yet it seems.

HelloAnd I always thought that we had cornered the market in silliness here in the UK, we have some way to go yet it seems.

Mad Dog, just wondering, what's your real name?