01-05-2016, 05:54 AM
Fred gets it...& comments made in relation to the B777 are 'technically' correct!
Moreover, Fred understands that the B777 shed the conventional federated avionics structure for an integrated avionics structure from it's inception. The integrated avionics architecture of the Airplane allows several functions normally housed in separate LRUs (i.e. CMU), to now be processed & implemented from within a single avionics system--the AIMS cabinet. There are two of these systems on board the B777. Each AIMS cabinet operates totally partitioned from the other. This provides system redundancy in the event that a cabinet fails.
Simon's technical knowledge, especially with regard to the B777, often appears lacking! To those who 'know' the Aircraft that comes as no surprise. But to those who don't, it's easy to fall prey to anyone over-claiming knowledge & experience, & confusing fact with opinion.
On a different note, #3 Ben says: "This matrix of events and possibilities is the main reason why I have no coherent theory as to what happened to MH370 that I’d be prepared to defend." Fair do's, Ben!
I'll throw in another choc frog & a Tim Tam.
Moreover, Fred understands that the B777 shed the conventional federated avionics structure for an integrated avionics structure from it's inception. The integrated avionics architecture of the Airplane allows several functions normally housed in separate LRUs (i.e. CMU), to now be processed & implemented from within a single avionics system--the AIMS cabinet. There are two of these systems on board the B777. Each AIMS cabinet operates totally partitioned from the other. This provides system redundancy in the event that a cabinet fails.
Simon's technical knowledge, especially with regard to the B777, often appears lacking! To those who 'know' the Aircraft that comes as no surprise. But to those who don't, it's easy to fall prey to anyone over-claiming knowledge & experience, & confusing fact with opinion.
On a different note, #3 Ben says: "This matrix of events and possibilities is the main reason why I have no coherent theory as to what happened to MH370 that I’d be prepared to defend." Fair do's, Ben!
I'll throw in another choc frog & a Tim Tam.