Would you get on a 30 year-old plane?
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Date: 2023-08-28
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David
Back in the mid 90s, I used to fly the Saab 340 regularly on an Allegheny Airways flight operating as US Air Express. I was going to college in northern NY, and there was service to Ogdensburg, NY out of Pittsburgh. We would only ever have a half full flight and the flight crew would leave the flight deck door open. If I was lucky enough to get the front seat on the port side of the aircraft, I would have a great view of the avionics over the FOs shoulder. The flight would leave Pittsburgh and make a stop in Massena, NY to drop off passengers before continuing on with the less than 10 minute leg to Ogdensburg. It was always fun flying these small planes into tiny local airports.
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Back in the mid 90s, I used to fly the Saab 340 regularly on an Allegheny Airways flight operating as US Air Express. I was going to college in northern NY, and there was service to Ogdensburg, NY out of Pittsburgh. We would only ever have a half full flight and the flight crew would leave the flight deck door open. If I was lucky enough to get the front seat on the port side of the aircraft, I would have a great view of the avionics over the FOs shoulder. The flight would leave Pittsburgh and make a stop in Massena, NY to drop off passengers before continuing on with the less than 10 minute leg to Ogdensburg. It was always fun flying these small planes into tiny local airports.
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mrvwbug44
My first time ever flying on a turboprop was on a Saab 340, my main takeaway was how insanely LOUD the 340 is inside, I was also sitting next to the prop in a window seat. My ears were ringing after a 3 hour flight on it (DFW to Farmington NM on American Eagle. My favorite prop experience was on a Beech 1900D, every seat is a window seat and an aisle seat, HUGE windows and you can see the cockpit in flight as there is no cockpit door (even post 9/11. My other prop experiences (ATR 72 and Dash 8 Q400) weren't much different than flying on a regional jet.
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My first time ever flying on a turboprop was on a Saab 340, my main takeaway was how insanely LOUD the 340 is inside, I was also sitting next to the prop in a window seat. My ears were ringing after a 3 hour flight on it (DFW to Farmington NM on American Eagle. My favorite prop experience was on a Beech 1900D, every seat is a window seat and an aisle seat, HUGE windows and you can see the cockpit in flight as there is no cockpit door (even post 9/11. My other prop experiences (ATR 72 and Dash 8 Q400) weren't much different than flying on a regional jet.
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Sean
I used to work for American Eagle in 1994 back when 340Bs were new. Northwest Airlink flew the old 340As. The only difference I could tell was the Bs had black spinners, front lavatory and 34 pax. The back row was 4 across. The As had polished spinners, aft lavatory and 33 pax. Back row was 3 across, probably to make room for the lavatory door. Yes I would fly a 30 year old plane but prefer not a prop. Theres nothing wrong with them but I want speed. The older I get, the more I hate flying, unless Im the flying it.
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I used to work for American Eagle in 1994 back when 340Bs were new. Northwest Airlink flew the old 340As. The only difference I could tell was the Bs had black spinners, front lavatory and 34 pax. The back row was 4 across. The As had polished spinners, aft lavatory and 33 pax. Back row was 3 across, probably to make room for the lavatory door. Yes I would fly a 30 year old plane but prefer not a prop. Theres nothing wrong with them but I want speed. The older I get, the more I hate flying, unless Im the flying it.
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Matt
Silver, the Florida commuter airline, uses SAAB 340s exclusively, but they will all be replaced in the next 2 or 3 years. They feel very modern compared to the Bandeirantes they used to fly. Those were noisy and had a continuous tuning fork vibration going on. They felt like your grandfather's Oldsmobile! I look forward to seeing what the ATR 42 (routes within Florida) and ATR 72 (routes leaving Florida) will be like.
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Silver, the Florida commuter airline, uses SAAB 340s exclusively, but they will all be replaced in the next 2 or 3 years. They feel very modern compared to the Bandeirantes they used to fly. Those were noisy and had a continuous tuning fork vibration going on. They felt like your grandfather's Oldsmobile! I look forward to seeing what the ATR 42 (routes within Florida) and ATR 72 (routes leaving Florida) will be like.
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Rove
I have flown on the 340B with silver airways (A Florida regional airlines with flights to the bahamas and seasonal flights to mainenand massachustts) the flight was amazing, not that bumpy, flight attendant was nice (extra crew sitting infront of us to train on their new ATR42) in also got to visit thencockpit, overall the crew was amazing but the plane was by far the highlight of the trip
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I have flown on the 340B with silver airways (A Florida regional airlines with flights to the bahamas and seasonal flights to mainenand massachustts) the flight was amazing, not that bumpy, flight attendant was nice (extra crew sitting infront of us to train on their new ATR42) in also got to visit thencockpit, overall the crew was amazing but the plane was by far the highlight of the trip
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RobertM
I flew on P-3 ASW aircraft in the Navy. In the cockpit there was a plate which happened to have the manufacture date of the bird. I looked at it and it turned out the day of this flight was the P-3s 30th birthday. To celebrate, the pilots, flight engineer and I gave it a rousing rendition of Happy Birthday. It was a great plane notwithstanding its 30 years. Loved flying in it!
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I flew on P-3 ASW aircraft in the Navy. In the cockpit there was a plate which happened to have the manufacture date of the bird. I looked at it and it turned out the day of this flight was the P-3s 30th birthday. To celebrate, the pilots, flight engineer and I gave it a rousing rendition of Happy Birthday. It was a great plane notwithstanding its 30 years. Loved flying in it!
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Paul
I flew on one of thease with Regional Express (otherwise known as REX) in regional Australia. Their whole fleet consist of this aircraft, and they dont have A. P. U s, so they require a G. P. U to start them up & an external fan & duct that pumps cool air into the cabin while the plane does a stop over in outback Australia.
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I flew on one of thease with Regional Express (otherwise known as REX) in regional Australia. Their whole fleet consist of this aircraft, and they dont have A. P. U s, so they require a G. P. U to start them up & an external fan & duct that pumps cool air into the cabin while the plane does a stop over in outback Australia.
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David
I prefer jets just because of speed and comfort but turboprops are cool too. I'd have no problem getting on a 30 year old plane as long as its up to regulations. You should check out the baggage handling in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, Canada if you want to see a basic baggage handling system.
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I prefer jets just because of speed and comfort but turboprops are cool too. I'd have no problem getting on a 30 year old plane as long as its up to regulations. You should check out the baggage handling in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, Canada if you want to see a basic baggage handling system.
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Caleb's
Loved the video Jeb! I especially love your older videos as they remind me more of the kind of trip reports Im able to make now with my current equipment! Great job as always! Ive yet to fly a turboprop I really want to try either a SAAB 340 or a Dash 8-Q model!
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Loved the video Jeb! I especially love your older videos as they remind me more of the kind of trip reports Im able to make now with my current equipment! Great job as always! Ive yet to fly a turboprop I really want to try either a SAAB 340 or a Dash 8-Q model!
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AD
As others have mentioned, as long as maintenance and inspections have been completed, I have no issues! besides I love the 340's (B)! the only true issue for me besides those mentioned would be airframe cycle time but Saabs are built like tanks
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As others have mentioned, as long as maintenance and inspections have been completed, I have no issues! besides I love the 340's (B)! the only true issue for me besides those mentioned would be airframe cycle time but Saabs are built like tanks
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It
Have you ever considered doing a flight on a Fokker 50 aircraft. They may be hold but let me tell you one thing - they are so tough and a workhorse. I recommend you flying on the F50 and doing a trip report.
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Have you ever considered doing a flight on a Fokker 50 aircraft. They may be hold but let me tell you one thing - they are so tough and a workhorse. I recommend you flying on the F50 and doing a trip report.
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Jhon
I flew a 40+ year old plane for flight training, and have flown in older. Other than minor things having problems, its about as safe as a airplane that came out last year, all be it less nice.
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I flew a 40+ year old plane for flight training, and have flown in older. Other than minor things having problems, its about as safe as a airplane that came out last year, all be it less nice.
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Hussein
I once went on an Cebu Pacific Airlines towards Puerto Princesa. the check in desk literlly put me on a great seat because she said I look Brit and yes Im Brit: D
Weirdest Day of my life
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I once went on an Cebu Pacific Airlines towards Puerto Princesa. the check in desk literlly put me on a great seat because she said I look Brit and yes Im Brit: D
Weirdest Day of my life
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Johnny
If you fly with Jet2 in the uk and Europe they have 737-300s that are over 30 years old.
Also Saabs are still flown in the uk with loganair, great aircraft to fly on
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If you fly with Jet2 in the uk and Europe they have 737-300s that are over 30 years old.
Also Saabs are still flown in the uk with loganair, great aircraft to fly on
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Nebraskan
Flew one on Northwest Airlink from Omaha to Minneapolis. Wasnt too bad of a flight. Of course from there took a 757 to Detroit and a DC 10 to Frankfurt Germany.
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Flew one on Northwest Airlink from Omaha to Minneapolis. Wasnt too bad of a flight. Of course from there took a 757 to Detroit and a DC 10 to Frankfurt Germany.
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Kevin
Recently flew on an AC 763 that is about 30 years old. also have flown on Canadian North 732s that are nearing 40 years old. I guess it's all in the maintenance.
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Recently flew on an AC 763 that is about 30 years old. also have flown on Canadian North 732s that are nearing 40 years old. I guess it's all in the maintenance.
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GlanzaJDM88
TG-BJO ended the service was decommissioned in 2019, I had the opportunity to fly in it, although I was already looking at the traces of time.
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TG-BJO ended the service was decommissioned in 2019, I had the opportunity to fly in it, although I was already looking at the traces of time.
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4life305
Correction to you Mr. Brooks The particular saab 340 it's a 1999 the last one in production in 1999 And now TAGairline has a new embraer 145
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Correction to you Mr. Brooks The particular saab 340 it's a 1999 the last one in production in 1999 And now TAGairline has a new embraer 145
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MacquarieRidge
Ever flown on a 737 200? The engine cowling is used as an air brake, and when they do it, it looks like the plane is falling apart.
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Ever flown on a 737 200? The engine cowling is used as an air brake, and when they do it, it looks like the plane is falling apart.
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Patrick
Ahh the Saab 340. I used to fly on them a fair bit between Lismore (the closest airport to my hometown) and Sydney to visit relatives.
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Ahh the Saab 340. I used to fly on them a fair bit between Lismore (the closest airport to my hometown) and Sydney to visit relatives.
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filopaga
I recently travelled from Rarotonga to Aitutaki on one of these little jewels, I was amazed at how silent and smooth the flight was!
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I recently travelled from Rarotonga to Aitutaki on one of these little jewels, I was amazed at how silent and smooth the flight was!
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Gary
As long as they are well maintained, old planes are great. I've flown on a DC-3 on three occasions and I love that old plane!
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As long as they are well maintained, old planes are great. I've flown on a DC-3 on three occasions and I love that old plane!
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Alpha
I see the odd Saab 340B flying with REX from AU. Beautiful and friendly looking aeroplane. Never been on one myself though.
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I see the odd Saab 340B flying with REX from AU. Beautiful and friendly looking aeroplane. Never been on one myself though.
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Donald
U gotta fly in a metro liner I fly on bearskin lots and it's hell sometimes and fun sometimes the plane is also really old
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U gotta fly in a metro liner I fly on bearskin lots and it's hell sometimes and fun sometimes the plane is also really old
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Maulan
No matter how old the plane is they still can fly pretty good as long as they are in good condition and taken care of well
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No matter how old the plane is they still can fly pretty good as long as they are in good condition and taken care of well
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Shane
I used to frequently fly on 50 year old KC-135s. If its well maintained shell go for much longer than you would think
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I used to frequently fly on 50 year old KC-135s. If its well maintained shell go for much longer than you would think
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alex
I don't think I have ever flown on a turboprop aircraft in my 22 years of life, how's it different then a jet flight?
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I don't think I have ever flown on a turboprop aircraft in my 22 years of life, how's it different then a jet flight?
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C.
I vividly remember these. Lots of turbulence every time on Continental Express through Intercontinental Houston.
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I vividly remember these. Lots of turbulence every time on Continental Express through Intercontinental Houston.
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Robert
Britt Air! Wow, there's a long gone small airline. My brother worked for them in Champaign, IL in the 80's!
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Britt Air! Wow, there's a long gone small airline. My brother worked for them in Champaign, IL in the 80's!
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Aviation
I want to fly that so bad. I love flying a variety of aircraft. But Im a kid so I usually just fly UA 737
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I want to fly that so bad. I love flying a variety of aircraft. But Im a kid so I usually just fly UA 737
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