Originally Posted by
FauxPilot
What others are you thinking, I was under the impression of that market the 170 has the best runway performance.
I was thinking the CRJ-700. I know it's a bit smaller (64 seats in a 2- or 3-class config), but it gets up & flying much quicker than the E170. It usually gets up in the high-3,000's, low-4,000's (takeoff field length) on a hot day at SL. I don't know much about the CR9's takeoff perf. It's thrust:weight ratio is better than the 170, I just assumed that was sufficient. Anyone out there know for sure?
Just seems like CRQ is more of a turboprop market than a jet market. QX received DOT approval for SJC-CRQ a while back, it would probably be a great route for them.
I think the 170 could take off full all the time from a 4900' runway. Keep in mind, with 3 classes it won't have 76 seats, probably more like 70. I've taken off from EYW a few times in a 175 completely full (86 seats before the change). Don't think it would be a problem.