Originally Posted by
stamps
Off all the regional jets I've gotten to see from the jumpseat (i've only ever flown the CRJ) I think the DoJet was definitely the best. The most spacious cockpit, great avionics, smooth design & the largest pax cabin (while fewer seats, it was a good bit more comfortable than the CRJ. Of course, it could outclimb a 737 but couldn't cruise nearly as fast as the others. And there were the mx problems at ACA burning through engines at an alarming rate.
Disclaimer - I'm not a regional pilot. I'm sure there are plenty of guys around here who could give you a much more knowledgeable response.
Agreed, read the book on the CRJ before going to class and getting furloughed. Rode in the front ALOT on commutes. Now fly the ERJ, but the 328 beats the ERJ for pure fun factor and ease of flying. Way less workload in the 328, it just has a better avionics set up and better, more advanced FADEC's. In other word, I didn't havet to tell the 328 FADECs a thing. it was smart enough to firgure out everything by itself. The ERJ cockpit is much more comfortable, more legroom and better Air Conditioning. The avionics, not as good. ERJ requires way more managment. Thats not because it's such a "hot" performer, simply because it flys like garbage. Terrible autopilot, both in the lateral and vertical modes. The XR is the only model they ever should have made. Had Dornier not dropped the ball, the MX issues proabably could have been taken care of. The MX at Xjet is second to none.
Again, they all pay crap.
Also, the ERJ climbs like crap up high as well, except for the XR, the ERJ doesn't have the market cornered in the climb up high.
Viva the DoJet!