Pilot who's tried both Boeing and Airbus reveals which jet is the best to fly

Experienced pilot Simin Taheri – aka CaptainCroft on YouTube – has revealed to Supercar Blondie which is the better aircraft out of Boeing and Airbus for new and experienced aviators.

Both Boeing and Airbus have jointly dominated the skies for generations, accounting for over 95 percent of the passenger planes in the skies.

But despite being so popular among airlines, the two brands have a very different outlook on how to design a cockpit, making the experience completely different for pilots.

Having now tested out the Airbus hotseat in a state-of-the-art simulator, Boeing 787 Pilot Simin Taheri has opened up about the differences and what she’d recommend for newer fliers.

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The difference between flying Boeing and Airbus planes

With over 3,000 miles of Boeing experience, currently serving as First Officer on a British Airways 878 Dreamliner, Taheri recently swapped seats with an Airbus pilot in a series on YouTube.

Using the Airbus A320 simulator at Brighton Airport, UK, and conversing with fellow pilots, the differences in design philosophies between each brand are quite stark.

“One of the biggest differences is the control philosophies and how they operate.

“For example, for Airbus, you’re managing the flight deck and managing the automations, whereas Boeing gives the final authority to the pilots,” she explained in an interview with SB Media.

“What I’m saying is that there’s a protection that just does not physically allow you to stall the Airbus. Whereas Boeing gives you warnings that you’re approaching it, but it expects you to react and prevent it from happening.”

Controls such as ‘trimming’ (the process of manually adjusting the elevator to neutralize aerodynamic forces) are nonexistent in Airbus, as it is automated, but Boeing pilots have full control over these mechanics.

“Now, which one’s better? Both has its advantages and disadvantages,” she added.

Taheri explained that she loves the hands-on approach, but would be open to trying Airbus properly in the future, especially for shorter trips.

As for new pilots, she does have a verdict on which is ‘better.’

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Taheri concluded that it makes more sense for newer fliers to get their skillset up to its maximum capacity before allowing automated systems to do the heavy lifting.

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“If I were a new pilot knowing what I now know, I’d still prefer the Boeing because I enjoy the flying perspective,” she said.

“I think it’s just a personal preference of what you’ve grown up with, what connects you more, and what philosophy you enjoy.

“The Airbus is very comfortable. It’s very intuitive. It’s a big flight deck, and it’s really nice to do short-haul operations.

“Boeing’s 737 is very tight. It’s very small. It’s very old school.

“I think if you want to learn pure flying skills, develop your stick and rudder, and just establish those first 2,000 hours early in your career, I think Boeing really establishes that.”

Simin Taheri will continue to use her CaptainCroft platform to educate aviation fans and debunk common flying myths.