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Old 11-12-2006 | 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by freezingflyboy
I have heard instructors say that teaching a turboprop guy how to do engine failures in a rear-engined jet is a nightmare. In the jet it takes a lot of finesse whereas in the prop you just shove your foot into the floor. I've never flown a turboprop but if you just shove your foot to the floor in the CRJ/ERJ you are going to learn the meaning of "dutch roll" pretty quick.
ERJs and CRJs are essentially centerline thrust. If finesse means don't touch the rudders, I suppose you are right.
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