Originally Posted by
Purpleanga
I think bidding the 175 was a no brainer for a while due to quick seniorty and getting DFW. I wouldn't say nicer plane because the 145 is pretty much as automated minus auto throttles, plus probably more fun to fly. But anyways, now that the 175 deliveries are winding down being at the bottom of that 175 list with no movement on reserve I'm sure it won't go as senior. You can get DFW on the 145 now too relatively quickly.
Originally Posted by
Purpleanga
You're probably right but regardless if you're going for the long term or short term at Envoy, the quality of schedules will trump what equipment you're on. Not sure I agree with the difference in automation as the 145 is basically a single pilot airplane you mostly just sit and make sure everything is in auto as well.
But we'll have to agree to disagree.
If you've flown both jets, fair enough...we can agree to disagree. But I've flown both and I'd say the automation on the 175 is vastly superior. To name a few: Automatic packs and bleeds, autotune for the localizer course and frequencies, don't have to set the field elevation for landing, auto tilt on the radar, automatic anti ice system test, no gust lock to mess with, and with the coupled VNAV you sit back and watch the plane cross all of the restrictions on an arrival at the correct altitudes and speeds. But I absolutely agree with the rest of your post, the 145 could definitely be easily handled single pilot and it's very automated itself. And man, it's a blast to fly. The 175 list is definitely going to stagnate very soon. And schedules trump equipment all day everyday.