The 441 don't like the bumps

[Conquest Driver]

Not to complain, I love the 441 and it is the nicest handling airplane I have ever flown, compared to a Dash it is a sports car vs a truck.

However man this airplane is sensitvive to any kind of turbulence. My guess is because of the low wing loading, relative high speed of the aircraft and the overall light weight of the plane. I have found that it deos best if you slow to about Va or 170 - 175 KIAS and just accept you slower groundspeed for a somewhat better ride.(not always that much better) If you are above 190 KIAS man you are going to be up out of you seat if you penatrate any kind of non stratoform (sp?) clouds. If they are as small as 10 to 13k tall I have found you will regret even coming near them. I am talking about non-convective clouds too. I can't imagine trying to penatrate a CB with this plane.

Just curious if anyone else could share there expiernce/advice with me.

Thanks,

CD

 

[metrodriver]

compared to a Dash it is a sports car vs a truck

Sports cars have a stiffer suspension than bigger cars and make you feel every bump in the roadways. With the 441 you just feel every bump in the airways

Same comparison goes for your Dash 8 and a 747 (that's why nobody likes flying those little bitty prop planes)

 

[Conquest Driver]

Good Point

That was a good way to put it. I have been bounced around alot in both planes. It does make it hard to find smooth air sometimes.

CD

 

[naviondan]

Hey Conquest Driver,

Was curious what are you making or if you know the average pay for a conquest position.

thanks

 

[aeronautic1]

Propellers?

Propellers? ...they are for boats.