SKW 200s restricted to 280 and 900s to 350

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06-22-2015, 09:25 AM

#21

WesternSkies

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These aren't climbing stalls. These are cruise stalls. Mostly.
Last I knew most were not even 200 centric, though I heard we've had a few those too now.

06-22-2015, 09:28 AM

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Jet87

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Originally Posted by BeatNavy

Interesting that the best pilots in the world who passed the toughest airline interview in existence are not trusted to take a 900 to FL360.

It must be some of those Mesa pilots we hired when Mesa was furloughing

06-22-2015, 09:35 AM

#23

JustMELit

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Originally Posted by Jet87

It must be some of those Mesa pilots we hired when Mesa was furloughing

Wait...I though SkyWest would never hire a Mesa pilot??

LOLLLL

06-22-2015, 09:57 AM

#24

cactipilot

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Well, it is just United's or American's or Delta's fuel after all - what a great way to become even less competitive!

06-22-2015, 10:27 AM

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NormalAbnormal

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Originally Posted by PilotCrusader

Understood and agree. I guess I just thought that was a given. How often have you heard a CRJ saying "unable to maintain a 500fpm climb?" (Or some derivative)

What is more than likely requested is a simple altitude change and you're never the wiser. Passing through FL310 and it's getting iffy, the PF looks at the PM and says "Request FL290".

06-22-2015, 10:36 AM

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AlaskaBound

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Originally Posted by RJ Pilot

Wow talking about inexperience pilots! Zero knowledge in high altitude aerodynamics. I will never set foot again on any regional.

I don't think anyone will miss you.

06-22-2015, 10:48 AM

#27

FirstClass

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The fact that you fly an airplane capable of FL300 or higher is a testament to why you are still working at a regional.

06-22-2015, 10:59 AM

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Farmlover

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How about a memo reminding you to turn off the nose landing lights?

06-22-2015, 11:14 AM

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Jet87

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Originally Posted by Farmlover

How about a memo reminding you to turn off the nose landing lights?

Guys use those as a taxi light instead of the wing recognition lights

06-22-2015, 12:14 PM

#30

Name User

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Quote:

Originally Posted by PilotCrusader

I don't have experience in the 200 but I am told its high level climb performance is really bad. Therefore, pilots are climbing right in the edge just to stay legal at a minimum of 500fpm(I hear they can't even do that in the summer).

There is no FAR or requirement stating you must maintain a 500 fpm climb rate.

I saw guys freaking out over that too, I don't know why. I have 6000 hours in the 200 and yes at altitude you must reduce your rate of climb to maintain speed. That's piloting 101.

Edit, just saw someone else addressed this.

Last edited by Name User; 06-22-2015 at 12:44 PM.