Originally Posted by
PA31
What? If you can fly a Bro, Saab, Dash 8 etc, you will have no problem handling an RJ, or even a 737 for that matter.
The Saab 2000 and Q400 can easily truck along at 280 kts IAS at 10,000'
Not sure about the brasilier but I am under the impression that its pretty quick for a prop too.
I know lots of people that went straight from a Beech 1900 to the right seat of a 737 & 757, for CAL and MD80 for Allegiant.
121 turbine is the key here. I don't even think the PIC time is as important as it used to be considering the number of F.O.'s heading to Spirit and Virgin America lately.
Emb-120 cruises at 245-260 TAS. Indicates around 220 at 10k.
When I was a CA on the Bro I normally saw TASs around 270-280, max was just over 300. The Bro had no problems running 230 IAS below 16,000 and if you really pushed it up you could get 245-250 IAS. The highest ground speed I've ever seen on her was 463 kts with a very nice tailwind. That was a fun airplane with great flying.