Originally Posted by
BURflyer
I wouldn't go that far, the 1900 is almost a light piston twin very responsive and it does what you want it to do, max weight is only 17k. Try a base visual approach from 10k on a jet that wants to keep going fast.
BUR, this is the first time I've heard this one...perhaps you should ask some other guys how much 1900 guys are respected. A jet that wants to keep going fast? Oh no!
Originally Posted by
BURflyer
I loved flying the beech but there's a lack of autopilot and gps and a very limited efis wich forces you to stay focused and never lets you relax. Not to mention more chances of being violated because of that. I am not as fatigued now that I am flying the jet. Also I didn't like the fact that the 1900 is single pilot certified, the cockpit is designed for single pilot, the calls/flows are amazingly redundant.
Sounds like this whole paragraph supports 1900 drivers being "respected for their skills" throughout the industry.