There are several EMB CA's that came from the CRJ having never flown the EMB. I have worked with a few of them. To upgrade to CA on the EMB you need 2500 hours and 1000 121 crew time. If you come to the airline at the hiring mins that puts upgrade at about 1 1/2 years.

I also have a friend that has just past 2 years in August and was awarded upgrade on the CRJ for November. That puts upgrade at about 2 1/2 years.

I do fly for SKW.

This is easy to answer. Most are worried about upgrading to CA on an aircraft they have never flown. I taught the CRJ-200 for 1 1/2 years before I started flying the EMB for SKW. The CRJ is a much easier airplane to fly and learn. I have flown with several CAs who moved over from the Jet having never flown the Bro (Emb) and most all said they wouldn't have done it if they had known what it was going to be like.

Uh oh....maybe that's why my fiancee is a basketcase right now. Never flew out west, never flew the airplane, first captain upgrade. Maybe I should stop thinking he is blowing it out of proportion and freaking out too much huh?

The 120 is an airplane that was over designed. When I typed on it I had two years in the right seat before the type ride. It is an aircraft that runs on DC power not ac like most transport aircraft. That is quite confusing for most. They set up the instruments alot like the 57/67. It is an a/c that will tech you how to fly. Always stay on top of it. Other than that it was a blast to fly, but I was glad to get off of it...

I agree the Bro is a blast to fly. But it's a very busy ride. When the airplane was designed in the late 70's it was way ahead of it's time; being fast, efficient, and well designed for harsh flying. BUT, it's past it's time and should be retired to the freight dog community. I enjoy my time flying it. It's a blast to be cleared for a visual at 11K over SFO - drop the gear, flaps 15, props MAX, power idle and you'll quickly find yourself doing 180 kts while descending at 4500-5000 ftm in a 30º turn. It’s basically a power off 180 in a Bro. It's a great airplane that's past it's regional time. Let's bring in the Q400s.

One of my favorite approaches. Imagine if SKYW let us bring in the first notch of flaps at 200 KIAS like Embraer designed it, then imagine the descent rate you'd get (not that I've ever tried it :D )

How long do you think with EMBs will be around? I should be ready for the regionals in 4-5 years... just curious. Being from California my top choice for my regional has always been SKW on the EMB-120.

Also, can someone post a line of time for the EMB... just curious what the flying looks like.

Thanks guys!

Jerry says a long time !!!! Lines are mostly 3-4 day trips with duty days averagin 8-10 hours a day, sometimes longer, sometimes shorter. 8 legs is VERY common (and dangerous in my eyes), but we will be keeping Bro's for a while....Good luck !

half the regionals may not be around in 4-5 years!

True that! Hopefully Skywest is though.