I am traveling in this plane soon. Hs anybody had any experience with these planes? Thank you in advance for your help.
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Posts: 3 (10/30/09 10:43:17) |
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Capt Tom Bunn MSW LCSW |
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Posts: 2745 (10/30/09 12:47:20) |
Everyone gets anxious about these planes before they try them. Once they try them, in almost every case, people like them, and in some cases, like them better.
They are full-fledged airlines. They have all the bells and whistles. Good machines with a great safety record. |
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Capn Steve |
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Posts: 638 (10/30/09 17:17:44) |
I've had numerous rides in the CRJ-700, which is a stretched version of the -200. That included a ride in the cockpit jumpseat last year, shortly before I
retired.
It's a very modern, sophisticated airliner. I was completely impressed with the cockpit instrument and navigation displays. Cheers. Steve |
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OneAnt |
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Posts: 900 (10/30/09 21:49:06) |
You're going to love this plane! It's a full-on jet.
Rest easy and enjoy the flight. |
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Seattlecfi |
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Posts: 198 (11/03/09 17:44:36) |
Having spent some time as a First Officer and a Captain on the CRJ-200 and 700, I can tell you that they are great airplanes. The technology far exceeds that
of the DC-9 I am currently flying. The only down side of the CRJ-200, is the air conditioning system. It blows cold air at the foot level instead of the
overhead. It was a flaw that they fixed with the -700. It also gets very warm during taxi if the crew turns off the APU. Other than that, it is a great
airplane that is virtually impossible to land hard.
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Note from Capt. Tom I know everyone worries about weather, but pilots really do not worry about it. We simply - instead of worrying about it - completely prepare for it. Before going to the plane, we review the weather at the destination. If it is not 100% sure to be within legal limits when we arrive at the destination, we must specify an alternate airport in our planning documents, and load on plenty of fuel for going to the destination airport, and then if need be, diverting to the alternate airport. The legal limits are conservative. Even when weather is slightly outside the legal limits, any airline pilot could still land safely. You can rely on the captain never to land when the weather is not legal, and legality limits are reached prior to safety limits. If you are still anxious, call me and we can talk it over. I'm at 877 332-7359 from 10 AM until 7 PM Eastern time. For effective help, even if you are flying in a day or two, sign up now at www.fearofflying.com/fasttrack and call me when you finish Clip 9 so I can make sure you are all set. |
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Using Weather Information If you enter your ZIP Code or City at the top of the weather presentation, it will give you weather for your area. Or, you can enter your destination ZIP Code or City.
Click on the "LOCAL RADAR" button to see whether or not there are thunder- Turbulence, though it may cause anxiety, does not mean anything is wrong. Turbulence does not mean danger. The plane can handle far more turbulence than Mother Nature can dish out. Though flying in turbulence is safe, it doesn't feel safe. And here is where the SOAR programs come in. We can help you feel as safe when you fly as you actually are. You can see these programs at www.fearofflying.com/store. |
