Crossunder:
Could you please bring some more info on why we should stay "the hell away from Coast"? As I am rated on the J31/32 and about to send them an application for their Jetstream ops, I'd sure appreciate it.
Would'nt flying the Jetstream, which has less equipment than the dash, flying on the west coast of norway, be challenging enough for you? If you mean hand flying is the "best"/most challenging? BX J32 has no AP...
I hear there's often some !!!!ty wx on the west too, not only up north?
In regards to dash/WF accident rate, I'd say you have a dangerous attitude. Accidents should never be accepted under any circumstance, no matter how "one the edge" WF flying is. WF pilots have made a terrible mistake if they cross that edge. I've heard about one accident in WF, dont remember which airport, but the reason was clearly pilot error, and I'd say a rookie error, with flying on AP. I assume you've also heard about it, so there's no need for more details.
So be a little more careful, or at least humble, when you say that WF pilots are "the best in the world" and just say "!!!! happens" when WF pilots **** it up.
Due to my better halv I live in norway so maybe I'll try out WF someday as well, as there is no discussion; WF is a very professional airline, highly respected within the european aviation community, BUT not no one is perfect.
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