> I think Alaska is about the only place they still live on. But they are ideal
> for a lot of Alaskan routes. The Metro is a weird frankenstein combination of
> new parts and old ones from scrapped King Airs. Not the most uncomfortable to
> fly on, but certainly number 2. With the larger versions of the PT6 you
> wouldn't have been bumped. But they didn't make them in time.
The Metros used the Garretts. But sadly, the Dash 10 versions have
only been recent additions. However, they are derated so there really
is no additional power available at take-off. An engine out past V1 is
a hair-raising situation.
AG Schnozz
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