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Old 25th Apr 2003, 06:09
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foundation digger
 
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I have flown many different turboprops and jets and could not care less what I fly.
I do prefer my terms and conditions flying the Jet aircraft.
The turboprop undoubtly offers reasonable economics over short sectors, However there is little operational flexibility.
The 146/RJ also suffers from this problem which has undoubtly contributed to its demise.

I have no personal thing against turboprops, what I cannot understand is a decision to go for an oddball aircraft like the Q400 when such unbeatable deals are available on Airbus and Boeing products.

I have an idea why, but I will keep it to myself in case I get struck off
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