Silly RJ...

rausda27 · July 28th, 2008, 09:20

We were coming back from CA yesterday and an RJ pilot asked ATC what kind of airplane was flying 20,000 feet above them...

ATC responded..its a lear!

stuckingfk · July 28th, 2008, 09:39

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Originally Posted by rausda27

We were coming back from CA yesterday and an RJ pilot asked ATC what kind of airplane was flying 20,000 feet above them...

ATC responded..its a lear!

What altitude were you at?

Highest I had the LJ45 was FL490, we were just a bit heavy for the elusive FL510.

rausda27 · July 28th, 2008, 14:37

We were at FL500. We were on a block between FL490 and FL510.

It was a LR45 as well.

stuckingfk · July 28th, 2008, 14:55

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Originally Posted by rausda27

We were at FL500. We were on a block between FL490 and FL510.

It was a LR45 as well.

I know!!! FSI box jockey in the dirty south? lol

rausda27 · July 28th, 2008, 16:45

How did ya know???

cime_sp · July 28th, 2008, 21:17

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Originally Posted by rausda27

We were coming back from CA yesterday and an RJ pilot asked ATC what kind of airplane was flying 20,000 feet above them...

ATC responded..its a lear!

Wait a second....you used to be one of those silly RJ pilots not too long ago!!!!

ZapBrannigan · July 28th, 2008, 21:46

More than once over the last three years i've looked down from the Lear in the mid-40s at some airliner dodging and weaving around buildups as we cruise along smoothly above and appreciated the ability to go higher. Of all of the airliners I flew, maximum altitude was FL370. That extra 14,000 feet can make a difference sometimes.

Now if we could just keep the temperature at ISA we might have a shot at getting up there when we're heavy!

bike21 · July 28th, 2008, 21:55

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Originally Posted by ZapBrannigan

Now if we could just keep the temperature at ISA we might have a shot at getting up there when we're heavy!

Speaking of ISA, dang temp was in the range of +10 or higher today in the 30s. Yep, we were 'that' heavy RJ doing 500fpm and leveling in the 20s to build momentum

ZapBrannigan · July 28th, 2008, 22:10

If it makes you feel better, when it's ISA+10 or better, we're not doing much better than 1,000 fpm when we get to FL400...and if we want to get higher we're generally struggling at 500 fpm. And that's if we're light!

Those temperatures just are no friend to anybody.

mikecweb · July 28th, 2008, 22:16

You on the 31 Zap?

rausda27 · July 28th, 2008, 22:50

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Originally Posted by cime_sp

Wait a second....you used to be one of those silly RJ pilots not too long ago!!!!

I was hoping that no one would remember....

Baronpilot244 · July 29th, 2008, 07:34

We have a 40XR (2006 model with 400TT - its for sale if anyone is interested!)

I've only ridden on it once - what a great airplane. I got to sit in the right seat in cruise which was fun, bit more technical thatn the Baron - Ha ha!

I was supposed to go to school on the thing and get typed, but the downturn in the economy means "bye bye" to that as we're selling the airplane.

Oh well - one day........maybe......

BP244

ZapBrannigan · July 29th, 2008, 07:38

Yeah, i'm on the 31. Baronpilot, PM me the info on that 40XR along with contact info please.

rausda27 · July 29th, 2008, 07:51

If baronpilot flies for who I think he flies for, then the 40XR he is talking about is the one in my Avatar..

Is he doesnt work out of FTY then disregard.....

bike21 · July 29th, 2008, 10:15

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Originally Posted by ZapBrannigan

If it makes you feel better, when it's ISA+10 or better, we're not doing much better than 1,000 fpm when we get to FL400...and if we want to get higher we're generally struggling at 500 fpm. And that's if we're light!

Those temperatures just are no friend to anybody.

A little I guess

The 700 performs much better though, it is more a 'real' airplane

ZapBrannigan · July 29th, 2008, 11:16

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Originally Posted by bike21

The 700 performs much better though, it is more a 'real' airplane

That's cute. He thinks the Barbie Dream Jet is a real airplane.

j/k..sorta

Polar742 · July 29th, 2008, 12:11

You kids and you're light twins....so cute..

ZapBrannigan · July 29th, 2008, 14:59

Mine really IS a light twin. Sad part is, it's 2500 lbs heavier (at max gross) than the Jetstream was!

And I remember looking at the J31 for the first time in 1996 and thinking to myself, "Holy crap... this thing is HUGE!"

mikecweb · July 29th, 2008, 15:23

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Originally Posted by ZapBrannigan

"Holy crap... this thing is HUGE!"

That's what she said.

FlyChicaga · July 29th, 2008, 15:56

Today in my RJ I asked the controller what the type airplane was cruising by rapidly 4,000 feet below. His reply, F-16! Suckas. Er, sucka.

Doug Taylor · July 29th, 2008, 15:59

Across the tracks, you ought to see the 747-400's whiz by you 1000 above/below!

stuckingfk · July 29th, 2008, 16:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZapBrannigan

Yeah, i'm on the 31. Baronpilot, PM me the info on that 40XR along with contact info please.

Rausda, I remember you mentioning you got the job quite sometime ago in the box. I happen to have a good memory, which is both a blessing and a curse!

Zap, there's a brand new 200 hour Lear 40XR for sale in Waukesha, WI.

bike21 · July 29th, 2008, 16:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZapBrannigan

That's cute. He thinks the Barbie Dream Jet is a real airplane.

j/k..sorta

jynxyjoe · July 29th, 2008, 16:19

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Originally Posted by Doug Taylor

Across the tracks, you ought to see the 747-400's whiz by you 1000 above/below!

I'll be sure to keep my camera out while in my Saab-o-matic. Getting approved for 180min ETOPS next month. Think they'll let me on the tracks even though I can only get to FL250 (after a hour climb)? Whats 9,000 feet?

"Gander, Mesaba 3014 entering track Whiskey at Vixen, FL250. Using TMI number 212B"

Doug Taylor · July 29th, 2008, 16:22

Actually, more like "Gander, Mesaba 3014, FMC, track Whiskey Shanwick next for SELCAL F G M P"

"Voice reports not required in the Gander OCA, at 30 west, contact Shanwick, primary HF 5598 secondary 3016, here comes yer SELCAL"

OOOOOOOOO BRRAAAAAAAAAA *bong*

(No worries, I'm a geek!)

July 28th, 2008, 09:20	#1
rausda27 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 1,367	Silly RJ... We were coming back from CA yesterday and an RJ pilot asked ATC what kind of airplane was flying 20,000 feet above them... ATC responded..its a lear! __________________ "I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things . "— Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

July 28th, 2008, 14:37	#3
rausda27 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 1,367	Re: Silly RJ... We were at FL500. We were on a block between FL490 and FL510. It was a LR45 as well. __________________ "I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things . "— Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

July 28th, 2008, 16:45	#5
rausda27 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 1,367	Re: Silly RJ... How did ya know??? __________________ "I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things . "— Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

July 28th, 2008, 21:46	#7
ZapBrannigan Old Skool Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mom n' Pop Retailer Posts: 1,639	Re: Silly RJ... More than once over the last three years i've looked down from the Lear in the mid-40s at some airliner dodging and weaving around buildups as we cruise along smoothly above and appreciated the ability to go higher. Of all of the airliners I flew, maximum altitude was FL370. That extra 14,000 feet can make a difference sometimes. Now if we could just keep the temperature at ISA we might have a shot at getting up there when we're heavy! __________________ LR45, LR31, 737, DC9, CR7, CRJ, D328, SF340, J31, C402

July 28th, 2008, 22:10	#9
ZapBrannigan Old Skool Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mom n' Pop Retailer Posts: 1,639	Re: Silly RJ... If it makes you feel better, when it's ISA+10 or better, we're not doing much better than 1,000 fpm when we get to FL400...and if we want to get higher we're generally struggling at 500 fpm. And that's if we're light! Those temperatures just are no friend to anybody. __________________ LR45, LR31, 737, DC9, CR7, CRJ, D328, SF340, J31, C402

July 28th, 2008, 22:16	#10
mikecweb Old Skool Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bomba Shack Posts: 4,241	Re: Silly RJ... You on the 31 Zap? __________________ "Dumb pussy gets wet, smart pussy stays dry" ~ Thoughts from Tortola

July 29th, 2008, 07:34	#12
Baronpilot244 Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Moreland, GA Posts: 286	Re: Silly RJ... We have a 40XR (2006 model with 400TT - its for sale if anyone is interested!) I've only ridden on it once - what a great airplane. I got to sit in the right seat in cruise which was fun, bit more technical thatn the Baron - Ha ha! I was supposed to go to school on the thing and get typed, but the downturn in the economy means "bye bye" to that as we're selling the airplane. Oh well - one day........maybe...... BP244 __________________ Is this your idea of fun, Maverick? - Goose RIP

July 29th, 2008, 07:38	#13
ZapBrannigan Old Skool Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mom n' Pop Retailer Posts: 1,639	Re: Silly RJ... Yeah, i'm on the 31. Baronpilot, PM me the info on that 40XR along with contact info please. __________________ LR45, LR31, 737, DC9, CR7, CRJ, D328, SF340, J31, C402

July 29th, 2008, 07:51	#14
rausda27 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 1,367	Re: Silly RJ... If baronpilot flies for who I think he flies for, then the 40XR he is talking about is the one in my Avatar.. Is he doesnt work out of FTY then disregard..... __________________ "I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things . "— Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

July 29th, 2008, 12:11	#17
Polar742 Old Skool Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rockledge Posts: 3,638	Re: Silly RJ... You kids and you're light twins....so cute..

July 29th, 2008, 14:59	#18
ZapBrannigan Old Skool Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mom n' Pop Retailer Posts: 1,639	Re: Silly RJ... Mine really IS a light twin. Sad part is, it's 2500 lbs heavier (at max gross) than the Jetstream was! And I remember looking at the J31 for the first time in 1996 and thinking to myself, "Holy crap... this thing is HUGE!" __________________ LR45, LR31, 737, DC9, CR7, CRJ, D328, SF340, J31, C402

July 29th, 2008, 15:56	#20
FlyChicaga Forum K9: Bark and Bite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,923	Re: Silly RJ... Today in my RJ I asked the controller what the type airplane was cruising by rapidly 4,000 feet below. His reply, F-16! Suckas. Er, sucka.

July 29th, 2008, 15:59	#21
Doug Taylor Agent Smith Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: KSDL Posts: 53,336 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Silly RJ... Across the tracks, you ought to see the 747-400's whiz by you 1000 above/below! __________________ Doug Taylor aviationcareerexpo.com

July 29th, 2008, 16:22	#25
Doug Taylor Agent Smith Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: KSDL Posts: 53,336 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Silly RJ... Actually, more like "Gander, Mesaba 3014, FMC, track Whiskey Shanwick next for SELCAL F G M P" "Voice reports not required in the Gander OCA, at 30 west, contact Shanwick, primary HF 5598 secondary 3016, here comes yer SELCAL" OOOOOOOOO BRRAAAAAAAAAA bong (No worries, I'm a geek!) __________________ Doug Taylor aviationcareerexpo.com

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