Originally Posted by
lionflyer
Good point! I'm wondering how one cannot get insurance flying a Citation without 3000hrs and 100 in type but Regionals were upgrading guys at 2500 in RJ's, or in Renslow's case 3000+ but no time in type. I'm guessing that they pay up the rear for insurance.
Just a guess, but I believe the "hand holding" that goes into 121 (flight planning, constant contact with dispatch, etc) goes a long way into comforting insurance companies when it comes to lower time guys in the cockpit.
You are a little bit more isolated in the corporate world.