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Parton87 From Sweden, joined Sep 2008, 525 posts, RR: 2
Posted (3 years 5 months 3 weeks 3 days 11 hours ago) and read 2376 times:

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Hello!

I have started to fly Q400 i flight simulator and I wonder if anyone know the typical climb rate and climb speed? Some props climb with a speed of 150-160 knots but I guess the Q400 have a higher climb speed?

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TheGreatChecko From United States of America, joined Mar 2004, 1110 posts, RR: 3
Reply 1, posted (3 years 5 months 3 weeks 2 days ago) and read 2257 times:

The speeds I'm familiar with are:

160 - close to best rate, which would be approx. V2
185 - a compromise for speed and climb rate in busy areas
210 - faster speed, okay climb rate
230 - cruise climb

[Edited 2009-12-28 14:23:12]

"A pilot's plane she is. She will love you if you deserve it, and try to kill you if you don't...She is the Mighty Q400"

IAHFLYR From United States of America, joined Jun 2005, 4737 posts, RR: 25
Reply 2, posted (3 years 5 months 3 weeks 1 day 21 hours ago) and read 2213 times:

Quoting TheGreatChecko (Reply 1):
230 - cruise climb

I love the cruise climb in the ATC world, Till what altitude the Q hold that speed during standard temps/weights? Sure hope IAH gets to see the Q400's soon!!!! Smile

Any views shared are strictly my own and do not a represent those of any former employer.

TheGreatChecko From United States of America, joined Mar 2004, 1110 posts, RR: 3
Reply 3, posted (3 years 5 months 3 weeks 1 day 20 hours ago) and read 2202 times:

Quoting IAHFLYR (Reply 2):
I love the cruise climb in the ATC world, Till what altitude the Q hold that speed during standard temps/weights? Sure hope IAH gets to see the Q400's soon!!!!

IIRC, 16 to 18, depending on how much is onboard.

However, the engines burn a heck of a lot more fuel, so I rarely use it. Nevertheless, the Q400 will fly faster in level cruise than in a cruise climb.

185 or 210 climbs are my favorite. Of course, If ATC requests faster, we will always do it.

Checko

"A pilot's plane she is. She will love you if you deserve it, and try to kill you if you don't...She is the Mighty Q400"

DashTrash From United States of America, joined Aug 2006, 1319 posts, RR: 4
Reply 4, posted (3 years 5 months 3 weeks 1 day 19 hours ago) and read 2186 times:

Checko, who are you flying the 400 for? PM if you like.

Pilotpip From United States of America, joined Sep 2003, 3084 posts, RR: 12
Reply 5, posted (3 years 5 months 3 weeks 1 day 15 hours ago) and read 2147 times:

Quoting IAHFLYR (Reply 2):
Sure hope IAH gets to see the Q400's soon!!!! Smile

You might be getting your wish soon.

Hope you like Texas, Checko Smile

DMI

TheGreatChecko From United States of America, joined Mar 2004, 1110 posts, RR: 3
Reply 6, posted (3 years 5 months 3 weeks 1 day 14 hours ago) and read 2138 times:

Quoting Pilotpip (Reply 5):
Hope you like Texas, Checko

I did at WN.

I think that if anything stays, I'm able to hold it.

Check

[Edited 2009-12-28 23:52:59]

"A pilot's plane she is. She will love you if you deserve it, and try to kill you if you don't...She is the Mighty Q400"

IAHFLYR From United States of America, joined Jun 2005, 4737 posts, RR: 25
Reply 7, posted (3 years 5 months 3 weeks 1 day 4 hours ago) and read 2065 times:

Quoting Pilotpip (Reply 5):
You might be getting your wish soon.

What a late Christmas present if you and other rumors I've heard are correct.

Quoting TheGreatChecko (Reply 3):
185 or 210 climbs are my favorite. Of course, If ATC requests faster, we will always do it.

Checko

What a guy!! Smile

Any views shared are strictly my own and do not a represent those of any former employer.