Originally Posted by
nimslow
I have a hard time understanding WHY you would want to do 250 to the marker, even if you can? Don't you still get paid by the minute? And hanging the flaps and gear right at the limit speeds is loud and uncomfortable for the passengers.
Like 450Knot said above, if you intend to flow, or leave for greener pastures with bigger equipment, get that mindset out of your head. Unless you really like the FOQA gate keeper at your new airline.
I do it because it is fun, and after this many thousands of hours in an easy to fly RJ, I know by now what it can do (not because I'm chuck yeager, anyone would). I am fully aware that other jets have to be slowed sooner. Even the 145 can't do it with no headwind or when heavy, stabilization then would be later than 1000', so I don't do it then. My mindset is to fly the plane within its limits, as I do now.
Also the ORD controllers appreciate it when they give "or greater" to the marker.