Originally Posted by MikeB525
rickair, you're a great help once again. One last final verdict: how would you rate the CRJ-200 (add the -700 if you like) on a scale of 1 to 10 on each of the following:
-Overall Performance
-Handling/manouverability
-cockpit displays and systems
-ergonomics/comfort
-"fun to fly" factor
General question I've been wondering. I flew on a CRJ once and it seemed no louder than any other jetliner. So why do I always see RJ pilots wearing the big David Clarke noise reduction headsets? I hear it's a requirement, but why??
Thanks guys
Overall: 4 (poor climb hot, high, or heavy) (700 = 8)
HOWEVER: When you get to fly the 200 empty or nearly so, it's a freakin rocket...
Handling: 7 (10 = military tactical) (700 =7)
Displays/Systems: 8 (700 =9)
Ergo: 4 (Getting in and out of the seat's a *****, the lumbar sucks, but actually really good other than that) (700 = 7)
Fun: 7 (10 = military tactical) (700 = 8)
I use a TELEX 750 ($$$). Some folks keep their David Clarks so they don't have to spend the money I guess. Some older 200's had big fat windshield wipers which made a lot of slipstream noise, but you still don't need to cover your ears in my opinion.