New passenger on prop. What to expect?
Rebel PPRuNer
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: Toronto, Canada (formerly EICK)
not so bad
I've been SLF in Saab 340, Dash 8, Fokker 50, Jetstream 41 - all livable though noisier than most fans.
The exception being the A320-100 which nearly did my head in one day.
I've had bumpy rides in everything up to 777 so I wouldn't worry about size so much as the driver
The exception being the A320-100 which nearly did my head in one day.
I've had bumpy rides in everything up to 777 so I wouldn't worry about size so much as the driver
Paxing All Over The World
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 10,842
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From: Hertfordshire, UK.
I agree that any prop can be noisy - just like any jet. It can depend upon the age of the machine and where you are seated.
In Props, the main thing to avoid is being in the row that is 'in line' with the props themselves. I tend to get to the back. Ear plugs are a standard part of my travel kit but normally used for anti-baby defence!
Also, I invested in a pair of noise cancelling headphones for my mini-disk player. These are useful even if you don't play anything through them!!! They are not cheap but very good for plans and trains.
In Props, the main thing to avoid is being in the row that is 'in line' with the props themselves. I tend to get to the back. Ear plugs are a standard part of my travel kit but normally used for anti-baby defence!
Also, I invested in a pair of noise cancelling headphones for my mini-disk player. These are useful even if you don't play anything through them!!! They are not cheap but very good for plans and trains.
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 75
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From: London, UK
Well there's a nice off topic question ... what sort of noise cancelling earphones/headphones do you guys use?? I have some old Sony type things which are quite good, but my friend swears by his Bose stuff.
Let's have your votes ...
Let's have your votes ...
