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Old 03-11-2008 | 07:51 PM
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Default Airnet fleet

Hey guys, I'm seriously considering Airnet once I hit the 1200 hour mark. I've got a couple of buddies there, but I couldn't get any of them on the phone tonight, so I figured I'd ask my question here...

Do you get to choose which aircraft (out of the NAvajo, Baron, and Caravan, obviously not the learjet) that you want to fly, or is it assigned?

I've heard that the Navajo has trouble starting in the cold, and that the Baron is uncomfortable for tall guys due to the wing spar location (I'm 6'2"). The Caravan, aside from being slow and simple, is an ice magnet so to speak (from what I've read/heard, no actual experience).

However, with the turbine engine, I'm assuming there are never problems starting it up in the winter. I'm also assuming the heat works well, and that it'd be a bit more comfortable to fly than the Baron or the Nav. Nice heat sounds like a must after loading your own cargo at 2AM.

I know I don't have the job yet, and I'm jumping waaay ahead, but a man can dream, huh? I'd appreciate any real world tips/stories from any Airnet guys, or anyone who flies Barons/Vans/Navajos. Thanks!
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