Originally Posted by
bsh932
What is the difference in QOL between the 200 and the 700? I know the reserve is longer on the 700, but how is the overall QOL? How much flying can you expect per month on the 700 vs. the 200? What are the lines like? Any info would be great. Thanks.
Which a/c? It's easy, holding a line on the CR2 after your 3rd bid will net you significantly more money your first year than sitting reserve on the CR7 (reserve pays 75 hrs vs. a line around 85-90 plus, do the math) and once you can hold a decent line on the CR7 then move over. Remember that first year pay is the same regardless of what a/c you fly so go for the line, you'll be happier in the end.
Also don’t forget that when holding a line you’ll log 40+ more hours per month which will help you obtain the mins in order to upgrade when you number’s called. Yes, upgrade may currently be around 2.5-3 years but you never know what the futures may hold.
Originally Posted by
Trip7
You'll be on reserve for over 1 yr on the 700 flying less than 40 hrs a month. On the 200 you'll be holding a line by your third month. If you commute life will suck for a while on the 700.
If this is the case then only newbie JSJers should take the CR7 so they can learn their lesson.