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05-09-2014 | 05:10 AM

#4911

Cruz5350

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Quote:

Originally Posted by air101

Alaska/Horizon beg to differ.

The Horizon name has been around for a long time and the people in those communities have a lot of love for that product (I'm sure the free wine/beer the serve helps that) and all they've ever known has been props on their routes minus some select pairs served by the F28/CRJ when they had those.

05-09-2014 | 07:18 AM

#4912

AlaskaBound

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From: Just another RJ guy

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Originally Posted by ehaeckercfi

Unfortunately, the American population has decided that it won't ride on turboprops (and also won't pay an airline fare that covers it's own costs) and therefore the "50s" are here to stay for quite a while. While I agree that "50's" have no right to be flying many routes that are currently served, they are also the exclusive airline server of several communities.

Until people are willing to buck up and fly turboprops (sadly, unlikely), 50's will dominate this niche market.

I disagree. I would say that airline management groups have decided the American public won't be flying on props. Delta has a fascination with jets and a serious hate for props. Alaska, United, and American all have a good amount of prop feed and I can't seem to find proof anywhere that the public refuses to fly props. If that's what's offered to them to get from point A to point B then that's what they fly on.

05-09-2014 | 07:44 AM

#4913

GuardBummer

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How often are classes taking place and does anyone have a schedule?

05-09-2014 | 07:55 AM

#4914

John 3:16

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Originally Posted by GuardBummer

How often are classes taking place and does anyone have a schedule?

In my discussion with Kristin, it seems like one a month. They have one starting June 2X, July 2X, Aug 25, etc.

05-09-2014 | 12:38 PM

#4915

Surprise

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From: AA

Quote:

Originally Posted by ehaeckercfi

Unfortunately, the American population has decided that it won't ride on turboprops...

I dunno man, I just carried a couple hundred people on a turboprop this week.

05-09-2014 | 01:27 PM

#4916

Skykid

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Can some one who has gone through training on the CRJ recently give me a PM? I was accepted into the next new hire class and have a lot questions.

Thanks!

05-09-2014 | 06:43 PM

#4917

kfahmi

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From: RJ right-seat warmer

Just heard from 2 sources that SKW just cancelled an upcoming Bro class and are switching folks to the CRJ. Not good for people hoping for an SFO base (like myself). Anyone hear anything further?