Meh. Flew the DHC-8 (100/200), which was a complicated critter in its own right, but at least it was built tough and it seemed the Canadians knew something or two about getting ice off the airframe (but apparently effective air conditioning was a mystery). Overall, a relative Cadillac and with a 900 RPM cruse prop setting, relatively quiet.

It had it's own set of quirks, including 4 generators (not including the APU), no electric trim (except for a backup) and ridiculously slow gear and flap speeds. The trim itself was wildly sensitive and the "cockpit vent fan" would duct superheated air from just above in the taxiway pavement through the nose gear well.

On the plus side, you'd often win slow flight and spot landing contests versus Cubs and the back row bench seat made a tolerable cot.

Nu