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09-30-2006, 08:31 PM
#11
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Joined APC: Mar 2006
Position: SkyWest Capt.
Posts: 2,963
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.
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.
Last edited by JetJock16; 09-30-2006 at 08:38 PM.
09-30-2006, 08:37 PM
#12
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Joined APC: Mar 2006
Position: SkyWest Capt.
Posts: 2,963
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.
10-01-2006, 06:32 AM
#13
Freightmama!
Joined APC: Dec 2005
Position: 757/767 FO
Posts: 2,880
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?
10-01-2006, 07:49 AM
#14
Happy to be here
Joined APC: Jun 2006
Position: A-320A
Posts: 18,563
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...
10-01-2006, 08:57 AM
#15
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Joined APC: Mar 2006
Position: SkyWest Capt.
Posts: 2,963
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.
10-02-2006, 09:49 AM
#16
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Joined APC: Jul 2005
Position: EMB120 CA
Posts: 299
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.
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Last edited by fatmike69; 10-02-2006 at 09:52 AM. Reason: gramatical correction
10-03-2006, 08:14 PM
#17
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Joined APC: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,221
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!
Also, can someone post a line of time for the EMB... just curious what the flying looks like.
Thanks guys!
10-03-2006, 08:38 PM
#18
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Joined APC: Aug 2006
Position: 737-FO
Posts: 114
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 !
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