I have to agree with corl737. I doesn't matter what equipment you get into , it is going to be at least 100knts faster than anything their flying now. Its just one of those things and if he can't handle it Eagle gives you the option of returning to the 172 and the safe two miles a minute speed. Regardless thats what the training center does.................train. At some point all these guys are going to go from the 150knt airplane to something going at least 210. And yes the majority of eagle new hires are going to the RJ so it's time to start talking .79 mach at FL 310.

All in all don't be discouraged with speed, it will take time to adjust, but basic fundimentals apply......attitude + power = performance. Just get that scan going faster.

Good luck