Originally Posted by
Bahamasflyer
I can't believe all this talk and no one has discussed whether or not the A/C system on props is cool enough to keep it comfortable at the gate and taxiing when it's in the 90's outside.
In the ERJ the packs (off APU bleed at least) do a pretty good job.
I care A LOT more about flight deck temp than whether or not its a TP or TF.
Usually in SEA it is not an issue. Humidity in the rain can still be hard.
Outstations for Horizon, if it sits during the day, can be an issue. Fortunately most sits are overnight.