Why No Dork328 Turbo-Props?

[WSurf]

The source had a reliable source.

Well, I can say thats the first time I have read that on Flight Info!

 

[CopilotDoug]

Stupid RJ has cause more headaches in this industry then anything else! That small airplane is responsible for many of the industry's problems!

Yeah, I think we need to see more jet-props out there. I remember ORD back in the 80s when you'd see some big turbo-props like CV580s, ATPs, F27s; planes with nothing with less than 40-50 seats.

I got a fever and the only cure is more turbo-props!

 

[RP170]

I hear Skyway (the airline) is buying 328 jets. They called me for an interview. The source had a reliable source. She said a year or two to get off the 1900 and upgrade to the jet.

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I went to work there for a short time. They were guaranteeing me the left seat of the 328 within 6-12 months since they were going to acquire jets for Delta flying that ACA was losing. Never happened. Just a word of advice, don't believe the Skyway hype. It's a company that hasn't grown in years. In fact, they are currently retiring 1900's with no growth but MAYBE adding a couple of 328's. Good guys to fly with but plan on being in the right seat indefinitely for very low regional FO pay.

 

[DorkProp]

Had to chime in just because "Dork" is in my username. Spent four years on the Dork and loved it! It's better than the CRJ in so many ways, though the CRJ pays better. Some have mentioned that the Dork was placed on short routes all the time. Let's not forget PHL-TYS, PHL-CAE, PIT-BHM, PIT-CHS, PIT-STL, among others that I can't think of right now. There were quite a few 2+00 flights on the Dork. Now that we're all on the Barbie Jet we don't see any more long flights than we did on the Dork. Mostly we just do the Carolina Shuffle.

 

[DorkProp]

Oh, let's not forget flight "forty - two seventy" from PIT to CAK. 4000', 270 knots! (Disclaimer -- I do not advocate blatant violation of FARs)

 

[BenderGonzales]

Dork

That thing was an overengineered piece of crap. You could put a Primus 2000 in a Cessna 172, that doesn't make it a "nice airplane".

• Props needed to be out of feather to flush the john. Had to pour coffee down the drain to "flush" on the ground.
• Nosewheel steering was wiggy if you pulled the condition levers back to early (remember CAE?)
• Instrument panel was held on by velcro...fell off in your lap in rough-air
• Reverser triggers were tough to grab into. Had to have hulk-hogan's pinky fingers to get that darned thing to engage.
• Sensitive brakes. Heated up barely touching them.
• "APU GEN OVHT"
• Sven
• Silverstein
• Overchuk
• Dean K.
• Witherspoon
• That guy who wore the driving gloves in the cockpit

Need I go on?

 

[30West]

Other than the air whistling through the seal in the aft door, it was very quiet in the back rows when deadheading!

 

[Mookie]

That thing was an overengineered piece of crap. You could put a Primus 2000 in a Cessna 172, that doesn't make it a "nice airplane".

• Props needed to be out of feather to flush the john. Had to pour coffee down the drain to "flush" on the ground.
• Nosewheel steering was wiggy if you pulled the condition levers back to early (remember CAE?)
• Instrument panel was held on by velcro...fell off in your lap in rough-air
• Reverser triggers were tough to grab into. Had to have hulk-hogan's pinky fingers to get that darned thing to engage.
• Sensitive brakes. Heated up barely touching them.
• "APU GEN OVHT"
• Sven
• Silverstein
• Overchuk
• Dean K.
• Witherspoon
• That guy who wore the driving gloves in the cockpit

Need I go on?

1. So then you didn't have to worry about anyone taking a Deuce on the ground...
2. sure kept you on your toes!!!
3. More Velcro=More places to hide Porn.
4. Brakes Schmakes
5. At least it had one half the time....
6. See #1 ("Captain Poopy).
7. Now a GeauJet whore. What a fuggin tool. i hope he chokes on his type ratings.

didn't fly with the other guys, but heard some good stories.

Still THE best airplane I've ever flow, although it's kinda like the first piece of ass you get, no matter how ugly it was, it's still the best we've had at that time.

Former Doorknob,
Mookie

 

[LoveGun]

Anyone know where to get a Photo of a D-328?

There are a few DO 328 photos in this gallery http://www.pbase.com/skysaddle/us_airways_express

 

[LoveGun]

If you want a photo print of the dornier try checking here: http://skyhobo.smugmug.com/gallery/1147570/2/53551830