Originally Posted by
nimslow
Are you still not supposed to use the TR's in normal operations...
True. The landing performance is such that they are usually not necessary. They are used on shorter runways or in slippery conditions. How does this make the airplane inferior?
Originally Posted by
nimslow
... or open the DV windows?
Again true, but who cares?
Originally Posted by
nimslow
Still have to make a trim input below 150 or whatever it was to avoid stalling the acatuators?
Most transport category aircraft have takeoff trim set to maintain V2 at present weight, so you're trimming right after takeoff anyway. Again, I'm not sure why this makes the airplane inferior?
Originally Posted by
nimslow
I was forced to land the EMB three times, with the O2 mask and smoke goggles on, I've never had to do that in any other airplane I've ever flown.
I have over 5k in the 145, and, knock on wood, I've never done it once.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not some 145 fanatic. As said above, they're both relatively cramped RJs with crummy wages. I'm just not sure why so many folks seem to think the 145 is such an inferior airplane?