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I'm not a professional, but I had the impression that people generally don't want to fly in aircraft with shapes other than the current dominating design. For m

I'm not a professional, but I had the impression that people generally don't want to fly in aircraft with shapes other than the current dominating design. For me that's a non-issue if I trust the regulatory procedures (737-Max 8 comes to mind)... Rutan has a lot of great looking planes. Unfortunately they had limited success. People still try now and again to introduce flying-wings, but I guess the above is one factor why it doesn't seem to take.

nickserv 7y ago
One problem with flying wings is that you typically have seats further from the plane's center line (roll axis). Those unlucky enough to be farthest from the center experience greater force during banking, causing dizziness and nausea.
PopeDotNinja 7y ago
I'd fly in something that looked ridiculous if it was a pleasant enough travel experience.
- GordonS 7y ago
  Likewise; honestly not sure why someone would have issue with the shape. Safety, cost, comfort, efficiency, sure - if it delivers on those, why would I care what shape it was?