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by pilotboy22 on March 21st, 2007
For all who dont know there is absolutely no difference between those commuter prop planes you get on and the jets you fly on. Both are turbine engines and run exactly the same. The prop increase efficency and there fore is a better choice for short flights. The better question is what is better a recipocrating engine or turbine and the obvious answer is turbine.
by glamorgirli on March 5th, 2007
Jet engines!
by Tveg on May 24th, 2009
You do know that many airplanes have BOTH jet engines AND propellers, right? They are called turboprops, and many commuter airlines still use them. If you are intending to exclude all of these airplanes, I would go with jet engines as statistically, they are more reliable.
If it is daytime VFR (visual flight rules), I feel equally safe and comfortable flying a jet, or turboprop. I would feel a bit less comfortable in the initial climb out in a single engine piston airplane.
by audiogal on March 21st, 2007
It doesn't matter to me, I'm comfortable on either.
by doodlethenoodle on March 5th, 2007
jet engines!!!!!
by Tantric on March 5th, 2007
Jet Engines!!!
by Nelson - Jetpacking from bed on July 14th, 2007
I'd be uncomfortable if the airplane didn't have some method of propulsion!!!! :) I like larger jets best, but I actually tend to just sleep on planes of any kind, so as long as I land safely, I'm good.
by That Guy Again on May 27th, 2009
Short final with wind sheer?
Piston engine.
Getting from point a to point b with altitude & speed?
Turbine, prop or fan.
by Anonymous on July 14th, 2007
jet engines for sure, propellers make the whole ride rocky!
For those who like small government..should the FAA oversee the safety of air travel or butt out? Without the FAA would you still fly?
by RosieGHM Jetpacker on September 12th, 2011
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How is Air Force One started? I know big planes don't have keys, but this is Air Force One. Shouldn't there be a key/code, something?
by Serenit E_N on September 4th, 2011
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What would you do if there was a sleeping baby on your plane and you haven't cried for 2 days?
by Andy B has left AB on October 13th, 2011
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What would you do if an eight armed elephant started throwing trucks, knocking down buildings, and eating the fighter jets sent to stop him?
by Have A Nice Day on September 4th, 2011
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Has radar technology in commercial aircraft really become more advanced or changed much in technical terms over the last 30 years?
by NiCkIzBacK on June 8th, 2011
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