Dear all,
Thanks for helping, in advance.
I'm relatively inexperienced on the ATR having only about 1000 hrs on type.
I have been flying various Turbo Props before, this being the only one with the LO BANK/ HI BANK feature used for angle of bank; LO BANK being 15 degrees and HI BANK being 27 degrees as all of you know.
I have always believed in passenger comfort as the priority with safety in mind ofcourse striving to acheive smooth flying in all stages of the flight.
Also aircraft performance depending on Weight, Altitude and Temperature limits, would always favour for a LO BANK in most stages of flight.
Ever since starting on the ATR I have always used LO BANK and finds it gives a nice compromise between operational and safety requirements, in most cases satisfying both.
Also I have found using HI BANK makes it very uncomfortable for the passengers at the back especially when operating at the slow or fast end of the speed spectrum.
I have been asked to make a case for the use of LO BANK as opposed to the use of HI BANK. I am keen to get as much feedback as possible from all you Experienced ATR pilots, TRI's /TRE's, test pilots and line pilots as well.
Many thanks again
Rookie
