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Dudeguy 08-13-2007 08:46 PM

Prop Vs. Jet, your opinion!
 
Is there any advantage to flying a regional jet versus a regional prop? I chose Mesaba over a few other jet carriers, did I make a mistake? Not to mention, I love the Saab!

dojetdriver 08-13-2007 08:59 PM

Whichever one allows you to fill out the PIC column the quickest is the best.

Then there are alway Pay, QOL, etc to worry about.

skid 08-13-2007 09:11 PM

If it comes to just flying...it is hard to beat flying turboprops. Sure jets are neat for a few hundred hours. but all you do is sit in cruise. Some may think i am nuts. But I miss the multi leg days where you get to have landing contest with the other pilot and can actually have fun at work.

As for Jet time vs Prop. In most cases who cares as long as it is PIC time.

Dudeguy 08-13-2007 09:22 PM


Originally Posted by skid (Post 214377)
If it comes to just flying...it is hard to beat flying turboprops. Sure jets are neat for a few hundred hours. but all you do is sit in cruise. Some may think i am nuts. But I miss the multi leg days where you get to have landing contest with the other pilot and can actually have fun at work.

As for Jet time vs Prop. In most cases who cares as long as it is PIC time.

Haha - I agree - Why do you think I put prop first!!! Just kidding, much more input would be appriciated!

EDC757 08-13-2007 09:26 PM

It's all about the hours. Dojet is right, if you can upgrade then that is the airplane you want. Unless you don't mind being whereever you land first.

md11phlyer 08-13-2007 11:45 PM

Another one of these threads! Yes!

Whatever gets you the PIC fastest is definitely the best answer.

But if you really want to know... ;)

Never flew an RJ, but I'm sure it wasn't much different than my Maddog, save a few hundred thousand pounds. But nothing will ever compare to the Mighty Beech 1900 Super Extended-Cab King Air. :D

Besides, everybody flies RJs, do something original. :D (Sarcasm alert in full effect please)

flybywire44 08-14-2007 06:21 AM

It all depends on what your goals are. Props are great, you get a couple more levers, a lot of hand flying and you'll do well in any interview sim that has steam gauges. Irronicly airlines like Continental and Cathay discount Turbo Prop time.

But overall Props rock. Why else does ASA pays their right seat prop drivers $3 more an hour than 200 fos?

Squawk_5543 08-14-2007 06:37 AM

What class date are you in? I am in the 9/24 which has 15 Saab slots and 15 CRJ slots. Man I hope I get the Saab!! The suspense is killing me. :)

JoeyMeatballs 08-14-2007 06:41 AM


Originally Posted by Squawk_5543 (Post 214520)
What class date are you in? I am in the 9/24 which has 15 Saab slots and 15 CRJ slots. Man I hope I get the Saab!! The suspense is killing me. :)

CTOT Lives on :)

Tinpusher007 08-14-2007 08:06 AM


Originally Posted by flybywire44 (Post 214512)
It all depends on what your goals are. Props are great, you get a couple more levers, a lot of hand flying and you'll do well in any interview sim that has steam gauges. Irronicly airlines like Continental and Cathay discount Turbo Prop time.

But overall Props rock. Why else does ASA pays their right seat prop drivers $3 more an hour than 200 fos?

Because it's a bigger plane.


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