To the ERJ and 757 guys
06-22-2008, 08:05 PM
#12
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Feb 2006
Posts: 261
Originally Posted by diamnd15
when the Q400 takes the runway, how come the spoilers always go up until they start rolling??
06-23-2008, 04:49 AM
#13
Flying Farmer
Joined APC: Jul 2006
Position: Turbo-props' and John Deere's
Posts: 3,160
Originally Posted by Booker
The DHC-8-100 has the same setup: The spoilers are controlled by a flight/taxi switch. When the switch is in the taxi position, the spoilers are closed. When the switch is in the flight position, the spoilers automatically extend at low PLA with WOW, as is the case when taking the runway. As the PLs are advanced, the spoilers retract.
06-27-2008, 12:47 PM
#14
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Joined APC: Sep 2007
Posts: 181
Originally Posted by Ewfflyer
Random for me, because I noticed this as I was leaving CLT last thursday. I don't see too many DHC-8's as I'm not in the airlines, but I was unfortunately contracted out to fly a Seneca that day into CLT. Nothing like wanting to leave there, in that plane, during a push! Sorry guys!!!
06-27-2008, 02:45 PM
#15
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Joined APC: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,857
Originally Posted by Ewfflyer
Random for me, because I noticed this as I was leaving CLT last thursday. I don't see too many DHC-8's as I'm not in the airlines, but I was unfortunately contracted out to fly a Seneca that day into CLT. Nothing like wanting to leave there, in that plane, during a push! Sorry guys!!!
By the way, recently flew with a CA who used to ride crotch rockets at Purdue and remembers you.
