Can 777 pilots fly the 787?

For instance, even though it may look different, the 787 flight deck operates just like the flight deck on a 777. As a result, it takes as few as five days of training for 777 pilots to qualify as 787 pilots.



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Both have the same type rating so system wise they're pretty much the same; a pilot who enjoys the 787 systems would feel the same about a 777 (give or take minor difference). Flying wise not to sure! I think the 787 is a lot smoother to handle and the 777 is a bit longer. But it all comes down to personal preference.

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The Boeing 777 series is larger than the 787 and thus can carry more passengers. The 787-10 has a higher capacity than the smaller 777-200 series. However, it falls short of the larger 777-300 models by 66 passengers in a typical two-class configuration.

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The jetliner is recognizable for its large-diameter turbofan engines, six wheels on each main landing gear, fully circular fuselage cross-section, and a blade-shaped tail cone. The 777 became the first Boeing airliner to use fly-by-wire controls and to apply a composite structure in the tailplanes.

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The A350 was designed to be a direct competitor to the Boeing 787-9 and 777-200ER. The original A350 design was publicly criticised by two of Airbus's largest customers, International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) and GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS).

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For me, the hardest was the Instrument Rating. Going through the private pilot training, everything was new; communications with ATC, learning the aerodynamics, etc. With the instrument rating, the phraseology with ATC is completely different. There is a lot more activity occuring in the cockpit.

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The Pilots. For those in charge of looking after your safety while onboard, it's fair to say that most of them love the 777.

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What makes the plane so expensive? The 777-300ER can carry 365 passengers compared with the 787-9's capacity of 280. The GE engines on the 777 model develop 62% more thrust than the 787's two engines. The plane is also longer than the Dreamliner, has a greater wingspan and a greater wing area, and is taller.

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In addition, the 787 is much quieter than other aircraft, so pilots can enjoy a quieter cockpit. The 787 also offers improved cabin comfort for airline pilots. The Dreamliner's cabin is pressurized to a higher altitude than conventional aircraft, which makes it easier to breathe and reduces fatigue during long flights.

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Emirates is the largest operator of the Boeing 777 with 148 aircraft, having operated each 777 family variant. The 777 is produced in two fuselage lengths.

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Boeing 777 pilots are some of the highest-paid pilots in the aviation industry. On average, their salaries range from $120,000 to $250,000 annually, depending on the amount of experience and number of hours flown.

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Which pilot can fly A380? Pilots must obtain a commercial pilot's license and complete specialized A380 training. They must also have a minimum of 2,000 hours of flight experience, as well as pass an airline-specific interview and simulator test.

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How does the salary as a 777 Captain at United Airlines compare with the base salary range for this job? The average salary for a 777 Captain is $90,099 per year in United States, which is 26% lower than the average United Airlines salary of $122,710 per year for this job.

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If you wish to become a commercial pilot and fly aircraft such as the Airbus A380s, Boeing 747s and 777s, you will need to complete 1,500 hours of flight time after you complete your Bachelor of Aviation. It's a standard set by the airlines to ensure the safety of their millions of customers.

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Spirit. Like Frontier, Spirit has the skinniest rows of any American airline, with a seat pitch of 28 inches — and they don't recline. Spirit lagged at 8 out of 10 American airlines studied in the in The Points Guys' 2021 report.

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The Boeing 777 series is larger than the 787 and thus can carry more passengers. The 787-10 has a higher capacity than the smaller 777-200 series. However, it falls short of the larger 777-300 models by 66 passengers in a typical two-class configuration. Of course, the exact capacity varies from airline to airline.

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The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is one of the most famous widebody aircraft on the market. Its range flexibility and fuel efficiency have made it the long-haul aircraft of choice for several airlines over the years. The 787 family comes in three variants: the -8, -9, and -10.

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It has been reported that the A350 is quieter than the B787, primarily due to the automatic Noise Abatement Departure Procedure (NADP) for the optimization of the engine thrust and flight path to reduce noise and the fuel-efficient engine. The other giant airplane, A380, is also known to have a quiet cabin.

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