Beech 1900 versus Metroliner
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Street cred doesn't mean jack. Both types are somewhat useless in the outside world. The 1900 can only be found in a handfull of freight operations and Great Mistakes, the Metro being very similar. They are very similar in terms of their credibility in the industry, at least from people I have talked to. The only people who make the Metro a big deal are the people that have flown them. Either airplane is a great choice, they are both a typed airplane, can be flown single pilot, and do what they do well. The 1900 can't really get you into a KA off the street but the cockpit, and flying characteristics are probably very similar.
WacoFan
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There are a couple of "modern" airplanes that perhaps can infer "street cred". An MU2, and for piston twin an Aerostar. Other than that I'm at a loss. I see things differently though - I read the issue as being "Which modern nosegear equiped machine would allow me the most money and time off to fly a real airplane like a Pitts or something?"
Tommay85
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Tommay85
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I'm not sure having an EFIS(barely) and a glass HSI counts. I will never understand the infatuation with glass/fms from employers. Us 80s babies can figure out ANYTHING electronic in about 13 seconds. Whatever I guess...
desertdog71
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I have Aerostar and Ford Tri Motor time, and it means nothing.
Dan208B
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That doesn't make it any less cool.
LucasM
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Well what I was mostly getting at was... since SkyWest flies the 120 and it's "glass time", why wouldn't someone who flies the 120 at Ameriflight be just as eligible to move on to a major? Is it simply because of it being 121 that majors are looking for? Does any of what I'm saying make sense?
desertdog71
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Good one ya jack clown
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Hey that Aerostar was awesome my dad rolled 175K miles on that POS pulling a boat and dragging us kids around
Tommay85
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No idea. There's only 6 Brasilias here and the only pilot I've talked to is older, and doesn't plan on leaving. Personally, I think becoming a check airman is the best thing you can do for your resume at Ameriflight. In general, I don't think that 121 carriers care about freight dogging. Allegiant might.
Tommay85
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How'd you score that? That sounds awesome! LOVE the tri-motor
Autothrust Blue
"Well, on the Brasilia..."
I'm not sure having an EFIS(barely) and a glass HSI counts. I will never understand the infatuation with glass/fms from employers. Us 80s babies can figure out ANYTHING electronic in about 13 seconds. Whatever I guess...
80's babies? Man, you're almost ready for AARP old man!
desertdog71
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Tommay85
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*Looks at hairline* Dammit!80's babies? Man, you're almost ready for AARP old man!
A300Capt
Freight Dawg
4000 hrs of Metro III time. Great airplane, loved every minute of it and still one of my favorites. Tough as nails with big airplane systems and feel.
I know nothing about a 1900 but I have BE99 time and it was probably one of the easiest airplanes I ever flew. Metro was no where near as forgiving but had great performance. I've had it covered in NE winter ice and it flew fine. I always wonder about the 1900 and all those "fins" sticking out of it ripe for collecting ice. I'm sure it's a fine airplane. After all, it's a Beechcraft.
I know nothing about a 1900 but I have BE99 time and it was probably one of the easiest airplanes I ever flew. Metro was no where near as forgiving but had great performance. I've had it covered in NE winter ice and it flew fine. I always wonder about the 1900 and all those "fins" sticking out of it ripe for collecting ice. I'm sure it's a fine airplane. After all, it's a Beechcraft.
dasleben
That's just, like, your opinion, man
Street cred...that's funny.
I've got a good amount of SPIFR experience. Nobody cares. In fact, a lot of the time, I don't even mention it when the inevitable "What'd you do before this?" question comes up. If that time would have helped me build experience in ocean crossings and managing automation on a widebody, people would probably care. But alas, nowadays I pretty much just wind up punching buttons on a galley oven rather than fly around with a Bowie knife in my teeth (as was the style when I flew SPIFR).
I guess I also make more money and was home 18 days in June, though...
(See Post #5)
I've got a good amount of SPIFR experience. Nobody cares. In fact, a lot of the time, I don't even mention it when the inevitable "What'd you do before this?" question comes up. If that time would have helped me build experience in ocean crossings and managing automation on a widebody, people would probably care. But alas, nowadays I pretty much just wind up punching buttons on a galley oven rather than fly around with a Bowie knife in my teeth (as was the style when I flew SPIFR).
I guess I also make more money and was home 18 days in June, though...
(See Post #5)
z987k
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The Aerostar is not hard to fly at all.
