@SQUIRALBOY43 Probably the air conditioner was set to not lower the temperature to reduce fuel consumption. I heard people saying that some EMB-120 almost froze inside because of the efficiency of their air conditioners. Azul in Brazil also doesn't explore the potential of the air conditioners of their E-Jets, and you feel some heat inside.
The EMB 120 is a safe and reliable plane. I was always comfortable flying them when Continental Express flew them before the small jets. Great vid. Thanks for sharing.
I used to fly on the EMB 120 alot between Lexington, KY and Atlanta, GA when Delta/Comair/ASA used to operate these. They were more roomy than the ERJs and the CRJs even though they were noisier. Believe it or not, I always got to Atlanta on time in an EMB 120 but can never get there on time in the newer CRJs or ERJs and I always pad my layover time by at least 1 hr. That's why I now fly US Airways instead of Delta because they're mostly on time. I miss the EMB 120.
Unfortunately, the United Express flights that operate out of the airport closest to me have all been upgraded to the CRJ or ERJ. The only other turboprop I can regularly fly on is the Bombardier Dash-8 that US Airways Express still uses every now and then. They're not bad, but I really liked the EMB 120 much more.
I have a feeling that if fuel costs keep edging higher, you're going to see more turboprops and propfans for the regional/feeder routes due to the superb fuel economy. Sure, the jets are faster & can sometimes haul more people, but unless it's holiday time, most of the flights I have been on are half-full at best so that's where the turboprops & propfans (whenever they get them developed) will work even better. Also, comparatively speaking, turboprops aren't that much slower than the ERJ/CRJ.
at UPS we use the brasilia as a feeder aircraft at our center... converted cargo plane that was used for passengers at one time. we dont get this point of view so it was nice to see :)
oh yeah this is definitly low noise compared to the usuall engine noise produced by the larger boeing models,... the brasilia UPS uses here is owned and contracted by Ameriflight which may/may not have noise standards of their own... thanx for the reply!
The EMB 120 isn't any more or less noisier than the Dash-8 or Saab 340. Compared to the 727s (even when hush-kitted), the 120 is much, much more quiet. Though, you can certainly haul more cargo in a 727.
My first fly on a turboprop was in a Lockheed L-188 Electra from Varig a long time ago. Today you cannot fly large turboprop airplanes like that, but fortunately engineers are thinking to develop new ones to cope with the air pollution and lower operation cost...Thanks for the comment!
There's renewed interest in propfan technology. It's essentially a hybridization of a turboprop and turbofan engine. It lost popularity during the initial design phases due to lower speeds despite being far more fuel efficient as well as due to excessive cabin noise. However, aircraft manufacturers are now reconsidering the technology due to high fuel prices and they are also attempting to solve the noise issue.
Concordo com você! Viajei muitas vezes SDU x RAO e RAO x SDU no precursor do Brasilia, o Bandeirante, no início dos anos 80. Não era pressurizado e só levava 16 passageiros. Barulhento também, mas igualmente maravilhoso de se voar...Obrigado pelo comentário.
Obrigado! Gosto muito do Brasília também. Voei nele pela promeira vez em '89 de Congonhas para Navegantes num belíssimo EMB-120 em alumínio jateado e somente pintado com os logos da Rio-Sul...
You can see specs and more details fo the EMB-120 on the site: answers dot com dash topic dash embraer-emb-120-brasilia. There are many of them presently flying in the States.
Rio de Janeiro its really a very nice city. More about Rio: riodejaneiro-turismo dot com dot br
try flying in this thing in 100 degree sweltering tempertures and the ir condition doenst blow alot of air...ouch
SQUIRALBOY43 1 year ago
@SQUIRALBOY43 Probably the air conditioner was set to not lower the temperature to reduce fuel consumption. I heard people saying that some EMB-120 almost froze inside because of the efficiency of their air conditioners. Azul in Brazil also doesn't explore the potential of the air conditioners of their E-Jets, and you feel some heat inside.
Hobbytrem 11 months ago
I worked for SkyWest out of SFO and I took many flights with this kind of aircraft they get the job done!!
7671234 2 years ago
The Brasilia is a great plane. Thanks for the comment.
edloos 2 years ago
Lud'n'fast!
i have only been on one though...
a very long time ago...
it was a delta connection flight Atlanta to Augusta i believe.
iflydelta1101 2 years ago
I flew one in 1989 for the first time. It was a great flight from CGH to NVT...
Thanks for the comment.
edloos 2 years ago
Oh wow nice!
and no prblem!
iflydelta1101 2 years ago
The EMB 120 is a safe and reliable plane. I was always comfortable flying them when Continental Express flew them before the small jets. Great vid. Thanks for sharing.
werksdesign 2 years ago
Yes, it really is. There are many still flying here in Brazil for some regional airlines. Thanks for the comment. Regards,
edloos 2 years ago
Thanks for the comment! It is very nice take off and landing at Santos Dumont Airport, including flight sim! Regards.
edloos 2 years ago
Although I've never been there myself, I love this airport from the photos and videos, and flight sim, too. Thanks for posting.
spenckey 2 years ago
I used to fly on the EMB 120 alot between Lexington, KY and Atlanta, GA when Delta/Comair/ASA used to operate these. They were more roomy than the ERJs and the CRJs even though they were noisier. Believe it or not, I always got to Atlanta on time in an EMB 120 but can never get there on time in the newer CRJs or ERJs and I always pad my layover time by at least 1 hr. That's why I now fly US Airways instead of Delta because they're mostly on time. I miss the EMB 120.
tchapman1977 2 years ago
fly skywest (united express) and then you can go on an EMB 120 again
Jazz8584 2 years ago
Unfortunately, the United Express flights that operate out of the airport closest to me have all been upgraded to the CRJ or ERJ. The only other turboprop I can regularly fly on is the Bombardier Dash-8 that US Airways Express still uses every now and then. They're not bad, but I really liked the EMB 120 much more.
tchapman1977 2 years ago
if you move out west you can fly these 120s on skywest(united express) i fly on these alot
omgroy1587 2 years ago
I have a feeling that if fuel costs keep edging higher, you're going to see more turboprops and propfans for the regional/feeder routes due to the superb fuel economy. Sure, the jets are faster & can sometimes haul more people, but unless it's holiday time, most of the flights I have been on are half-full at best so that's where the turboprops & propfans (whenever they get them developed) will work even better. Also, comparatively speaking, turboprops aren't that much slower than the ERJ/CRJ.
tchapman1977 2 years ago
at UPS we use the brasilia as a feeder aircraft at our center... converted cargo plane that was used for passengers at one time. we dont get this point of view so it was nice to see :)
kingx989 2 years ago
A little loud to UPS standards, isn't it? UPS is proud to announce the low noise aircrafts...but great to know. Thanks for the comment!
edloos 2 years ago
oh yeah this is definitly low noise compared to the usuall engine noise produced by the larger boeing models,... the brasilia UPS uses here is owned and contracted by Ameriflight which may/may not have noise standards of their own... thanx for the reply!
kingx989 2 years ago
The EMB 120 isn't any more or less noisier than the Dash-8 or Saab 340. Compared to the 727s (even when hush-kitted), the 120 is much, much more quiet. Though, you can certainly haul more cargo in a 727.
tchapman1977 2 years ago
My first fly on a turboprop was in a Lockheed L-188 Electra from Varig a long time ago. Today you cannot fly large turboprop airplanes like that, but fortunately engineers are thinking to develop new ones to cope with the air pollution and lower operation cost...Thanks for the comment!
edloos 3 years ago
There's renewed interest in propfan technology. It's essentially a hybridization of a turboprop and turbofan engine. It lost popularity during the initial design phases due to lower speeds despite being far more fuel efficient as well as due to excessive cabin noise. However, aircraft manufacturers are now reconsidering the technology due to high fuel prices and they are also attempting to solve the noise issue.
tchapman1977 2 years ago
Concordo com você! Viajei muitas vezes SDU x RAO e RAO x SDU no precursor do Brasilia, o Bandeirante, no início dos anos 80. Não era pressurizado e só levava 16 passageiros. Barulhento também, mas igualmente maravilhoso de se voar...Obrigado pelo comentário.
edloos 4 years ago
You are right! The PT6s were used in the EMB-110 Bandeirante. Thanks for the advise.
edloos 4 years ago
Nice video. But man that plane is loud.
How5by5 4 years ago
Thanks! It really is.
Thanks for your comment.
edloos 4 years ago
Parabéns pelo vídeo. Sou apaixonado pelo "Brasília".
renatopeles 4 years ago
Obrigado! Gosto muito do Brasília também. Voei nele pela promeira vez em '89 de Congonhas para Navegantes num belíssimo EMB-120 em alumínio jateado e somente pintado com os logos da Rio-Sul...
edloos 4 years ago
That's a different sort of sound than I'm used to. Looks like a nice city, from here. :)
EdOscuro 5 years ago
You can see specs and more details fo the EMB-120 on the site: answers dot com dash topic dash embraer-emb-120-brasilia. There are many of them presently flying in the States.
Rio de Janeiro its really a very nice city. More about Rio: riodejaneiro-turismo dot com dot br
Thanks for the comment,
Greetings,
edloos 4 years ago