Purely out of curiosity I'd be interested to hear what y'all think of the various RJs and how they compare to one another. My entire experience with RJs has been in the self-loading cargo section of two CRJ-200s, so obviously I know nothing.

The only Canadair product I have actually flown myself is the CL-30 (Challenger 300), which shares essentially nothing in common with the CL-600 airframe.

So, how would you compare the CRJs, ERJs (135, 145), EMB-120s, Dash-8s, and the EMB170/175?

 

The captain and I combined got paid a hell of a lot better flying a Lear 31, than any regional crews flying those combined... too bad it was so lopsided in favor of the captain or I'd still be flying a Lear. Even more sad, now I make less than I did 10 years ago flying said Lear. Thanks for nothing ALPA.... FIRE ALPA!

 

The 200 is no bueno, an afterthought. The 700 and 900 are ok, for an RJ.

 

If you're over 6', do not sit in back (or front of the ERJ). Seriously, the passenger seats have the opposite of lumbar support, the lumbar sectio is actually concave. The pilot seats are all well worn out too, the lumbar adjustment long ago broken. Seatbelts put on backwards, no lubrication for the seat rails, the window shade frequently jammed. Windows un-lubricated, so they grate when opened. Typical half azzed airline crap.

The rams horns on the older ERJs will hit your knees in a strong crosswind correction if you're over 5'10. ERJ climbs pretty well through 25K or so. Flys well, but the yoke has a strange spring return so it doesn't stay where you put it like in a Boeing.

Electronic logic is crazy complex, other systems are pretty simple.
One pack will not cool the airplane in summer. Nose wheel shimmy is an ongoing problem. SE performance is OK. Trailing link suspension usually provides for a smooth landing, once you get the hang of it.

ERJ was meant to be disposable. XRJ is all around better airplane, but creature comforts same. Small nose cone on ERJs mean poor radar definition.

 

*sarcasm alert*

The EMB170/175 is hands down the almighty most awesomeness of the RJs, it even has gone as far as earning its own category as a "transitional jet". If you are choosing regionals based on aircraft, definitely roll with the best. The EMB170/175 takes SJS into a whole new level. Just picture that shiny new Ejet rolling out of the factory, giant bright displays and auto switches doing all the work for you. A printer to copy down your ATIS, dual FMS's, Autothrottles to keep both your hands occupied on your iPhone. Must have sleek backed gelled hair and ear buds to apply to fly one of these birds.

 

You do realize the EMB-120s and Dash-8s aren't RJs?

 

Just to add, does anyone have experience with the BAE-146? I flew one as a passenger about 10 years ago. It seemed incredibly spacious, and an incredibly old airliners.net thread suggested a ridiculous amount of seats were removed due to scope clauses. Anyone have info on that?

 

Riding on the CRJ-200/700/900 (as a passenger) is like sh***ing in a cup/bowl/sink. Riding on the jumpseat is like sh***ing in your own hand.

The DHC-8 is like an uncomfortable lawn chair. Fortunately, this metal isn't run from Minneapolis to Los Angeles.

The ERJ170/175 is like an airplane with two pilots paid as public librarians.

The End.

 

The 175 has engines mounted on the wings and 2 lavs, what more do you need to know?

 

19 minutes from thread start to union talk... is there no end?