Hand flying: CRJ vs E175?
07-03-2018 | 01:21 PM
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Hand flying: CRJ vs E175?
Yes, I'm old school. No, I'm not afraid of automation.
I've heard of some G-whiz operators that still encourage their drivers to hand-fly below 10k. So now I'm curious about the regional corner of the aviation sandbox.
In comparing the typical CRJ and E-175 profile(s), could one expect to spend more/less hands-on time in one platform compared to the other?
I'm guessing that this might be somewhat airline (but mostly) situation and workload dependent?
NB: I ask because I'm interested in a regional that operates both aircraft types. And one of my considerations is: time spent flying the jet vs monitoring the automation vs programming the box.
Many thanks to all, especially those that might be typed on both!
I've heard of some G-whiz operators that still encourage their drivers to hand-fly below 10k. So now I'm curious about the regional corner of the aviation sandbox.
In comparing the typical CRJ and E-175 profile(s), could one expect to spend more/less hands-on time in one platform compared to the other?
I'm guessing that this might be somewhat airline (but mostly) situation and workload dependent?
NB: I ask because I'm interested in a regional that operates both aircraft types. And one of my considerations is: time spent flying the jet vs monitoring the automation vs programming the box.
Many thanks to all, especially those that might be typed on both!
07-03-2018 | 01:34 PM
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From: Ca. CRJ 200
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I fly the CRJ200. my company only has a couple requirements where you MUST use automation or where you must handfly (PRM breakout)
I like to handfly departures until I getbstabilized in the 290kt climb, but it will vary depending o. where we are. if it's a notoriously busy departure area like white plains I'll get AP on right away just to make it easier on me and the captain
on approaches I will usually let then ap take it through FAF on an ILS, but I really like handflying visual approaches as soon as we get around pattern altitude
I like to handfly departures until I getbstabilized in the 290kt climb, but it will vary depending o. where we are. if it's a notoriously busy departure area like white plains I'll get AP on right away just to make it easier on me and the captain
on approaches I will usually let then ap take it through FAF on an ILS, but I really like handflying visual approaches as soon as we get around pattern altitude
07-03-2018 | 02:02 PM
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Yes, I'm old school. No, I'm not afraid of automation.
I've heard of some G-whiz operators that still encourage their drivers to hand-fly below 10k. So now I'm curious about the regional corner of the aviation sandbox.
In comparing the typical CRJ and E-175 profile(s), could one expect to spend more/less hands-on time in one platform compared to the other?
I'm guessing that this might be somewhat airline (but mostly) situation and workload dependent?
NB: I ask because I'm interested in a regional that operates both aircraft types. And one of my considerations is: time spent flying the jet vs monitoring the automation vs programming the box.
Many thanks to all, especially those that might be typed on both!
I've heard of some G-whiz operators that still encourage their drivers to hand-fly below 10k. So now I'm curious about the regional corner of the aviation sandbox.
In comparing the typical CRJ and E-175 profile(s), could one expect to spend more/less hands-on time in one platform compared to the other?
I'm guessing that this might be somewhat airline (but mostly) situation and workload dependent?
NB: I ask because I'm interested in a regional that operates both aircraft types. And one of my considerations is: time spent flying the jet vs monitoring the automation vs programming the box.
Many thanks to all, especially those that might be typed on both!
07-03-2018 | 02:07 PM
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07-03-2018 | 02:30 PM
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Having never flown the CRJ I’d say the ejet is a lot of fun to fly but if you aren’t careful it can turn you into a lazy pilot....especially with auto throttles. They are a nice option to have for those days when you want things a little easier but if you never turn them off.....don’t be surprised when you get an airplane where they don’t work and have a hard time managing airspeed.
Overall it’s an airplane though, nice and roomy......oh and has a lav up front....no more walk of shame
Overall it’s an airplane though, nice and roomy......oh and has a lav up front....no more walk of shame
07-03-2018 | 02:54 PM
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CRJs are a good bird to fly. I find that the 200s are responsive with banks vs the 700/900. CRJs do not have Autothrottles where as the E-175s do. I won't comment on how the E-Jets fly as I've never flown them.
At the end of the day, an airplane is an airplane. I wouldn't let the flying characteristics or automation determine where you should go.
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At the end of the day, an airplane is an airplane. I wouldn't let the flying characteristics or automation determine where you should go.
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