Soaring article in AIN today

If I were the VP in charge of safety for an ATA carrier, I would point out, that for less than a few K, we could have all flight crew certified as glider pilots.
VFR approaches and "hand flying" would improve greatly.

From article: "Glider wingspans and handling are “comparable” to those of a Boeing 737, in her view."

Any 737 pilots care to elucidate what she means by "comparable"?

On Tuesday, October 8, 2013 5:50:49 AM UTC-7, son_of_flubber wrote:
From article: "Glider wingspans and handling are “comparable” to those of a Boeing 737, in her view."



Any 737 pilots care to elucidate what she means by "comparable"?

The only 737 pilot I know complains that it handles like a dump truck and even the new versions have antiquated cockpits to meet type commonality.

I am no mind reader... but I am assuming that she was talking about wing span only.... I flew the 737-800, and that is about all that is the same as a glider... I hated the 737, but then I was forced off the 757/767 on to the 737 and that is like going from a Ferrari to a Yugo!

Josh

Originally Posted by Craig Funston[_2_]

On Tuesday, October 8, 2013 5:50:49 AM UTC-7, son_of_flubber wrote:
From article: "Glider wingspans and handling are “comparable” to those of a Boeing 737, in her view."



Any 737 pilots care to elucidate what she means by "comparable"?

The only 737 pilot I know complains that it handles like a dump truck and even the new versions have antiquated cockpits to meet type commonality.