Challenger Type Question...
07-13-2008 | 07:41 AM
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CL-850. CRJ-200 in corporate config with a few differences (but still a pig). Poor man's Global is the nickname I have already heard!
07-13-2008 | 07:45 AM
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From reading this thread and being interested in the corporate world the 3 types it appears are "great to have" are the LRJET, CE-500, and GV? Not sure what those officially are on the certificate but it gives you the most options across the board. That being said I do want to at least ride up front in a Challenger to see the differences between the "original challenger (604)" and the CRJ-200 (which is a PIG).
1 thing that is awesome about the -200..... I commonly have a FDX guy in the jumpseat (based in MEM) and they ALWAYS freak the hell out from about 100 ft to the ground. I guess its the throttles to idle, nose DOWN, and the 10-15 degree pitch difference from 20ft to the ground.... Entertaining!
1 thing that is awesome about the -200..... I commonly have a FDX guy in the jumpseat (based in MEM) and they ALWAYS freak the hell out from about 100 ft to the ground. I guess its the throttles to idle, nose DOWN, and the 10-15 degree pitch difference from 20ft to the ground.... Entertaining!
07-14-2008 | 04:41 PM
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I have a type in the CL65 and just got typed in the 604 a few months ago. Totally different types, and I did the full 21 day course through Bombardier.
There are similarities but there are quite a few differences. In a nutshell, the 604 actually has more limitations, it doesn't have all the redundancies the RJ has-nor does it do as many things for you as the RJ, it does have autothrottles and VNAV, speed mode (or FLC) still sucks, panels are in different spots, electrical is different, the FMS is MUCH more capable, the EFIS is slightly different.
There are similarities but there are quite a few differences. In a nutshell, the 604 actually has more limitations, it doesn't have all the redundancies the RJ has-nor does it do as many things for you as the RJ, it does have autothrottles and VNAV, speed mode (or FLC) still sucks, panels are in different spots, electrical is different, the FMS is MUCH more capable, the EFIS is slightly different.
07-24-2008 | 05:57 PM
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You know they really are there to help with this type of thing, plus you are only being responsible. I do a little with the FAAST guys out of the PWM FSDO and one of the things that they always say, is that not enough people call for clarification. I got set up with them because I called on a question that I got from one of my students. Just making a quick call (and if you don't want to Identify yourself, then dont. But there is no need to lie about it) can save a lot of confusion and potential problems down the road. But keep in mind, what you will get is an INTERPRETATION. If it is that important, get it in writing or record it. They are generally more than willing to help.
Granted, the FSDO up here is the best that I have worked with thus far and way better than the ones in FL. So if you don't like them and you still have a question, call Portland, ME!
Granted, the FSDO up here is the best that I have worked with thus far and way better than the ones in FL. So if you don't like them and you still have a question, call Portland, ME!
These guys (plus a couple more) actually LIKE aviation.
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10-29-2008 | 09:33 AM
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10-29-2008 | 02:22 PM
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10-31-2008 | 07:27 AM
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1 thing that is awesome about the -200..... I commonly have a FDX guy in the jumpseat (based in MEM) and they ALWAYS freak the hell out from about 100 ft to the ground. I guess its the throttles to idle, nose DOWN, and the 10-15 degree pitch difference from 20ft to the ground.... Entertaining!
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