CRJ or ERJ or Prop?
05-23-2007, 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by soon2bfo
The ERJ is a good plane with a lot of solid automation in the systems and a good setup in the cockpit. Despite what has been said I like the ERJ avionics better. Maybe its just prejudice, but I like the ergonomics of the cockpit with the overhead panel, the pedestal, and the rams horns. The CRJ has to cram all of the controls on the pedestal and instrument panel with a limited overhead that makes some of the controls hard to reach/use according to one CRJ pilot. Either way you choose will have a solid jet to fly. The EP's are dogs in the summer, but the LR's can usually perform well enough with a full load. I've been told that the CRJ 200 isn't a top performer in the summer heat either. The CRJ 700 is a solid jet though.
The RJ's are less forgiving with poor descent planning, in the props you can go flight idle and drop so fast you'll give some poor center controller a heart attack. Good luck with your interviews!
The RJ's are less forgiving with poor descent planning, in the props you can go flight idle and drop so fast you'll give some poor center controller a heart attack. Good luck with your interviews!
And the EP is a dog all year round- not just summer. Those twenty or so EPs had better stay on the Coex side of things, branded has been fun with all the nice shiny XRs and LRs!!
05-25-2007, 07:47 AM
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Yeah I jumped in a new SKW 700 yesterday and looked at things a lot more closely than the aforementioned jumpseat session because of this thread. The ergonomics are better in the ERJ, but the Collins line up is pretty tough to beat. Cruise was very smooth without any shuffle at all, and the aural cues aren't as annoying as the 145. I like the automation in the ERJ's systems but I guess its just a matter of hitting the switch when the ice detector goes off etc. The EP's are lighter on the controls, but underpowered. The 700 is a rocket.
05-25-2007, 07:41 PM
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Im not an airline pilot but i would go with any plane that upgrades to captain the quickest. My old instructor upgraded in less than two years in the Brasilia and hey, even though there's props on it, it is still Turbine PIC and that is what counts. He doesnt want to move up to the CRJ because why should he go back to the right seat in a regional aircraft? I could be wrong, but once he gets enough turbine PIC in the Brasilia than he can start applying to the majors without having any RJ time. I talk to a lot of young pilots who are adamant on starting in a CRJ, not anything with props, but honestly who cares? I just want to spend as little time as possible in the regional world and get into the majors quicker. Again, Im not an airline pilot so i do apologize if any of my info/advice seems absurd to you experienced guys. Please correct me if I am wrong.
05-25-2007, 08:03 PM
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It doesn't matter which one you start in. Go to the airline that hires you first. If you want to live in your base, only apply to airlines near you.
You don't have to fly a jet to get hired by a major airline. It may make the transition slightly easier, but any 121 training program is very similar to the others.
Study hard, and you'll be fine, jet or prop. Good luck!
Oh, and the Saab is a good airplane to fly!
You don't have to fly a jet to get hired by a major airline. It may make the transition slightly easier, but any 121 training program is very similar to the others.
Study hard, and you'll be fine, jet or prop. Good luck!
Oh, and the Saab is a good airplane to fly!
05-25-2007, 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Fartknocker
It doesn't matter which one you start in. Go to the airline that hires you first.
05-25-2007, 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Lowtimer77
Im not an airline pilot but i would go with any plane that upgrades to captain the quickest. My old instructor upgraded in less than two years in the Brasilia and hey, even though there's props on it, it is still Turbine PIC and that is what counts. He doesnt want to move up to the CRJ because why should he go back to the right seat in a regional aircraft? I could be wrong, but once he gets enough turbine PIC in the Brasilia than he can start applying to the majors without having any RJ time. I talk to a lot of young pilots who are adamant on starting in a CRJ, not anything with props, but honestly who cares? I just want to spend as little time as possible in the regional world and get into the majors quicker. Again, Im not an airline pilot so i do apologize if any of my info/advice seems absurd to you experienced guys. Please correct me if I am wrong.
) friends at FDX with only B1900 PIC time!
05-26-2007, 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Slice
I have NUMEROUS (6-9 ) friends at FDX with only B1900 PIC time!
) friends at FDX with only B1900 PIC time!
05-26-2007, 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by rickair7777
There was a YV check-airman (now at FEDEX) who's dad was at FEDEX...did he hook some people up by chance?
05-27-2007, 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Slice
Not that I know of. The people I know hired there have been for several years now(as early as 1998).
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