Originally Posted by
nimslow
From the pilots seat (QOL issues ignored), the CRJ 700 is a much nicer airplane. Quieter, more room, way more power, better systems, better avionics, handles better, the list goes on and on.
Having flown both planes I would pick the 145 without question. Yes I know there are some aspects of the CRJ that are superior to the 145. Speed, climb, noise, top altitude, and the seat was more comfortable. However the 145 is a much more forgiving aircraft. You don't have such a tight coffin corner at altitude. The main kicker is the climate control. The CRJ has no heat on the ground. You freeze your butts off in the winter.