Flying my first turboprop

[n57flyguy]

Is Austin Collins worth a read

http://www.austincollins.com/flying.htm

That is some good stuff - thanks.

@Mavmb as a basic intro the FAA AFH (8083-3B) Chapter 14 is a general overview for transitioning to turbine operations. The "Everything Explained" book is great in giving a clear perspective on alternates and 135 regulations.

 

[flyboy6585]

Easiest plane I ever flew was the 99. You literally fly the plane without thinking....seriously easy. Fairly quick if you are used to pistons, but way way simpler and has the ability to handle ice. That said, my favorite at AMF was the SA227 which had the temperament of a proper lady. Treat her just right and you could coax miracles out of her, but woe unto the man who went too quickly or didn't understand what was underneath that fine exterior.

Seriously, don't worry, AMF's training program will teach you what you need to know and the 99 will accommodate the rookie mistakes you will inevitably make!

 

[deadstick]

There are a select number of B100's that qualify as "real" airplanes but the rest of the King Air line was designed for Bonanza pilots that wanted air stairs :stir:

Short-wing-Pratt-strike rejects. There's a reason they haven't been made in over 30 years.

As for your air stair jab...it's called the Twin Bonanza.

 

[milleR]

Short-wing-Pratt-strike rejects. There's a reason they haven't been made in over 30 years.

I blame the lawyers for killing off all the good ones and leaving the bland yogurt of Beechcraft behind for us to consume. Sure it's safe, it's good for you, no sharp edges, but still ..... Commander 1000/MU-2/Cheyenne 400LS/Conquest 441 the list of historical greats goes on but their legacy is not forgotten

As for your air stair jab...it's called the Twin Bonanza.

I love the Twin Bo but even it suffered the curse of the King Air

*I actually love King Airs, they're some of the best handling planes I've flown and if I ever win the lottery a 350 would be top of my list for getting around.

 

[MaRiO FDZ]

Chicks dig beta

Everyone digs Beta. Specially on the PT6. God I remember the first time I got my hands on one. 20 years waiting to do that.

Tip #1:
Just because it's a turboprop, it isn't necessarily a "go" airplane. If you tank an engine, the best option might be to land in control straight ahead. Out there in SLC, you'll have to be aware of the DA and the 99's SE climb (in)ability. You'll get a feel as you get more experience in it.

Indeed. You are still limited, but nowhere as close as a piston. At least the F90 amd 200 King Airs landing straight isn't much of an option, those things are very versatile.

Enjoy! I have about 3200 hours in turboprops, and its been a blast. My biggest thing is learning to think ahead about ice. They do well in straight and level, but the climb can be interesting.

Absolutely. That, starts and getting used to the speeds.

Yup. The C90 is even worse on single engine climb rates.

I was surprised the B90 barely pulls 210 kts. given that I wouldn't be if the C90 minus he blackhawk conversion is a bad single engine climber.

I went from single pilot 402s to single pilot c90s with only flightsafety as training. It is definitely easier in a turboprop. The only thing that I had to get use to was the speed of the King Air. So much faster!

IKR? Specially at low altitudes, you can blow past 200 kts easy. If you can handle a C402/414/421 solo, King Airs are an absolute joy to fly. Up to the point of feeling you're forgetting or missing items on the checklist.

 

[deadstick]

Indeed. You are still limited, but nowhere as close as a piston. At least the F90 amd 200 King Airs landing straight isn't much of an option, those things are very versatile.

Not as much "land straight ahead" as "keep it on the ground," at least for the 200. At MGW, those "FYI" Part 25 Accel Go numbers can be ugly.

One of the problems is the "Vr-ish" speed of 95 KIAS. It'll take a looong time to get to 121. 110 might be better, but then there's no Accel Stop data for that. Example: Flaps UP, 30C, 4000 ft PA, 12.5k -- the Accel Go TOFL is 10,000 ft. Same criteria, but Flaps Appr yields a 7,600 ft TOFL. If you're just worried about the concrete under the wheels that's good, but if you have obstacles, too, the Net Gradient suffers.

The 200 is great, unless you're high, hot , and heavy and find yourself trying to continue a takeoff on one engine.

 

[Kingairer]

All this talk, and I want to go fly a b99. Any available for rent?

 

[Richman]

Beech 99! Awesome airplane...just make sure the pod doors are latched right lest you "baggage bomb" the runway.....

 

[tlewis95]

The most dangerous part of your 99 flying will be using the full time emergency exit and crew ladder (best used when coated with glycol) to get yourself safely in and out of the cockpit all the time.

I miss the 99...almost as much as the Metro. Jets are dumb.

 

[DhruvK]

The most dangerous part of your 99 flying will be using the full time emergency exit and crew ladder (best used when coated with glycol) to get yourself safely in and out of the cockpit all the time.

I miss the 99...almost as much as the Metro. Jets are dumb.

I stopped using the ladder after a while. I'd vault onto the left wing and crawl through the hatch.


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