Originally Posted by
AShortDash
Actually the Q400 in 1'1" Longer than the 700. Big issues on the ground will be the 28' wheel spread on Aspen's taxiways. Though I've not personally been there, word is the first pilot to try and taxi around on the lead lines will quickly find themselves off-roading the Q. Of course they have to get there first, and yes they did fly the plane to Aspen today, not sure how it went or what exactly they were doing.
I am sure that will be an issue. The Q looked pretty good up there. It took off RW33 and was in the air by A-4. When they started up there is a bit of prop blast that looks like it may affect Pax boarding other flights. I hope they find a good way to cordinate the starts so they don't hurt someone. Are they going to be doing 5 flights a day? Will they overnight?