Got to go down to TLS for my sim check in a few weeks will see what I can find out and will take my camara.
I think ATR are on to a winner if they can reduce fuel burn / weight and operating costs still further. The currant ones are already better than the Q400 by miles in this respect. All I hope for is Thales make a good job sorting out a decent auto-pilot mode control panel
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Looks like you'll get an extra 300kgs useful load with the new ATR72-600 (about 3 adult males plus hold luggage) or at least a bit of extra go high and hot. seems a bit mean as the Dash Q400 beats our ATR72s hands down in that respect. But I suppose that's the climate we are in now trying to make flying as eco-friendly as possible.