Delta Virtual Airlines Water Cooler - Problems with the A330-200

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DVA1892
Senior Captain, MD-11

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Posted onPost created on October 11 2004 19:41 ET by Gaston Doval

Guys,
I was flying from KATL to KPHL with the A332 and I had quite a lot of trouble with it. It's the only Airbus that's given me trouble to fly. Airbus are excellent birds, but I don't know about this A330-200. I don't know whether I was making the mistake, if I had any cargo doors open or anything, the thing is I couldn't keep my speed constant over 240kts (when setting the Speed to 310), and if I climbed over 0800ft/min the speed would go way down. Flaps were 0, gear was up... don't know... a little strange to me. I don't know whether this bird is underpowered, I was doing things wrong (I am pretty sure I wasn't, but, pobody's nerfect.. errr... nobody's perfect) there is a model problem... dunno... any help would be appreciated!

On another note, the A320 is a GREAT plane, responsive at all times and very comfy to deal with. Highly recommended.

Thanks guys!

Gaston Doval (DVA1892)

DVA1008
Senior Captain, B757-200

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Posted onPost created on October 11 2004 20:00 ET by Matt Young

The A330 and 340 are known for being underpowered.

Matt Young

Senior Captain, B757-200

AFV006
Senior Captain, A380-800
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Joined on August 22 2004
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Posted onPost created on October 11 2004 20:14 ET by Luke Kolin

I've never considered the A330 underpowered, although it becomes a real dog the minute you start extending the flaps. I've yet to be able to reliable adjust power to maintain steady speed with the flaps down.

With the 330, make sure you don't add extra fuel, and like the 320 it requires a good head of speed before climbing above 10,000 feet. Accelerate first, climb second.

Luke Kolin

Senior Captain, A380-800

AFV002
Senior Captain, A330-200
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Joined on November 18 2002

Midwestern United States

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Posted onPost created on October 12 2004 03:30 ET by Tom Haug

Gastón,

How about a short flight SAEZ-SBGL
Date: Today, 12 Oct 2004
ETD: 1900Z
ETA: 2130Z
Distance: 1085.8NM
Aircraft: PSS A330-200

Routing:
DORVO UA308 POR UA314 ETANO

Flight Plan:
SAEZ DORVO PABOT LOMID MLO OGRUN ABELA TORON POR JUICE FNP XAREO ETANO SBGL

All are invited to join in. We are going to try and find out why his A330-200 does not respond correctly.

I recommend installing Robert Scott's FDE and CFG file for PSS A330-200 available from PSS Support. The latest version is H.

Tom Haug - AFR002

Posted onPost created on October 12 2004 06:03 ET by Gaston Doval

Roger that, I'll join ya to test him again

Thanks everyone for the info and help

Gaston Doval (DVA1892)

DVA1633
Senior Captain, L-1011-100

Joined on April 17 2004
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Den Haag, Zuid-Holland NL

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Posted onPost created on October 12 2004 08:54 ET by Sander Jordans

Tom, can you make it an hour earlier?

if so am I alowed to take my L1011 with me? wink

DVA1843
First Officer, CRJ-200

Joined on August 18 2004

Miranda VE

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Posted onPost created on October 17 2004 04:28 ET by Egidio Emmi

Hello All, I have some problems too with this A330-200.
regards.

Egidio Emmi (DVA1843)

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