Originally Posted by
JetJock16
The EMB-120 is almost always out of trim, it's very heavy on the controls (only the rudder is hydraulic) all while demanding a LARGE amount rudder attention anytime you make a power change of 2%+ or you change configuration (Yaw Dampers are worthless when you're dealing with engines that are rated at 2400 shaft with 10.5' props and the bird a conventional twin) and you have to forcefully make it do anything.
It takes real skill to man handle the old “Switch B1tch” all while being silky smooth.
I'm guessing you're at Skywest, but what engines do you guys have on the 120? 2400 shaft HP?