I'm living that right now. Live less than a mile away from a small airport in Scotland. Hear saab 340s jetstream 41s and cessnas going low over my house. Love the sound when they are taking off!
As much as I've always admired the SAAB 340 series, I'm still surprised by the fact that none of the subsequent models offered never came equipped with their own APU's. That must've been quite a hassle for ground personnel worldwide, especially for American Eagle back in the day - who then had the largest SAAB 340 fleet!
I think some (if not all) have a prop brake on the no. 2 engine, a bit like the ATR 42/72s, so the engine can be started without the prop spinning, so acting like an APU. From what I can tell though either some don't have it, or they don't use it unless extremely necessary, as some companies see it as not worth the extra wear on the engine. Pretty cool planes though.
I'm very glad to see the C/N 340B-171. It was based in my hometown when I was 17 years old. Its immatriculation was HB-AHY and changed to 00-RXM while it was flying for a company that was called Air Exel :-)
I'm not a real world pilot, but I fly this aircraft type a lot in a simulator environment. It does seem particularly complex to operate compared to a modern airliner, but I enjoy flying it nevertheless. Many thanks for sharing the video and regards from the UK :-)
And no cheesy lame ass millennial computer generated to ticky tacky crap they call music these days overshadowing the sounds we came here for. Thanks much and "props" to you
With Regional Express Airlines in Australia an airline that operates Saab 340's (mostly 340B) they start both engines first (usually right first and left second) then a person goes underneath the aircraft to remove the power cable, and then when the aircraft is all clear they usually unfeather the props one after another but sometimes both props are unfeathered at once.
So the interesting thing is saab 340 engine's when starting sound similar to the car wash vacuum's and come to find out this engine has a centrifugal spinner just like the vacuum.
I noticed its 6 months ago you posted this comment, But the SAAB 340, like many other turbo-prop aircraft, can feather the propellers so they can stand completely still with the engines running, Or even reverse, Or of course, go forward. So there is not really any danger there, since the plane is on its parking brake as well, Just for info!
Viktor Jansson ... want to read something funny? I had completely forgot about that comment... Yet, 6 months later, Our first SAAB340b has arrived at the office and I will be left seating that bird very soon 😂
Я конечно Люблю Ан 24 ,но вы видели как он заводит двигатели ? ЧИХ ,ПЫХ ,СЕР ,,,И ТАК НЕ С ПЕРВОГО РАЗА ,,А ПОТОМ ДИКИЙ ГУЛ ,КАК МНОГИЕ ПИШУТ ТАКОЙ РОДНОЙ ,ДА РОДНОЙ ,НО ЛУЧШЕ БЫ ОН БЫЛ ПОТИШЕ ,,И ЗДЕСЬ КАКИЕ ДВИЖКИ ,,РАЗНИЦА КАК ГОВОРИТСЯ НА ЛИЦО ,,
I live near a small regional airport. I used to hear those awesome turboprops as these things flew low over my house. This brings back memories. :)
I'm living that right now. Live less than a mile away from a small airport in Scotland. Hear saab 340s jetstream 41s and cessnas going low over my house. Love the sound when they are taking off!
No better sound than a Turboprop
Wonderful starting! I love turboprop!
I miss the Swedish commuter; it was everywhere in SoCal with American Eagle livery.
As much as I've always admired the SAAB 340 series, I'm still surprised by the fact that none of the subsequent models offered never came equipped with their own APU's. That must've been quite a hassle for ground personnel worldwide, especially for American Eagle back in the day - who then had the largest SAAB 340 fleet!
I think some (if not all) have a prop brake on the no. 2 engine, a bit like the ATR 42/72s, so the engine can be started without the prop spinning, so acting like an APU. From what I can tell though either some don't have it, or they don't use it unless extremely necessary, as some companies see it as not worth the extra wear on the engine. Pretty cool planes though.
I'm very glad to see the C/N 340B-171. It was based in my hometown when I was 17 years old. Its immatriculation was HB-AHY and changed to 00-RXM while it was flying for a company that was called Air Exel :-)
I'm not a real world pilot, but I fly this aircraft type a lot in a simulator environment. It does seem particularly complex to operate compared to a modern airliner, but I enjoy flying it nevertheless. Many thanks for sharing the video and regards from the UK :-)
How fast does the Saab 340 cruise at?
Who ever shot this video, 5 Stars to you, The shutter speed was super and No rubber propellers, Great Job! Keep up the good work.
Thank you very much!
And no cheesy lame ass millennial computer generated to ticky tacky crap they call music these days overshadowing the sounds we came here for. Thanks much and "props" to you
And excellent audio as well. Always love the sound of turboprops transitioning from low to high condition.
With Regional Express Airlines in Australia an airline that operates Saab 340's (mostly 340B) they start both engines first (usually right first and left second) then a person goes underneath the aircraft to remove the power cable, and then when the aircraft is all clear they usually unfeather the props one after another but sometimes both props are unfeathered at once.
I would like to se REX get some more efficient ATR42-600s to replace the Saab 340B's.
@@jotyers7845 ☹
@@jotyers7845 SAAB 340's with REX will be kept for some time
The F50 is good too
So the interesting thing is saab 340 engine's when starting sound similar to the car wash vacuum's and come to find out this engine has a centrifugal spinner just like the vacuum.
Nice video!! Very awesome!
Beautiful 👍👍👍
well-done movie with real camera
The plane is a saab 340
Removing chucks with both engine running? Yeah, i see absolutely no danger there 🤷🏻♂️
Yet, its a nice bird !
I noticed its 6 months ago you posted this comment,
But the SAAB 340, like many other turbo-prop aircraft, can feather the propellers so they can stand completely still with the engines running,
Or even reverse,
Or of course, go forward.
So there is not really any danger there, since the plane is on its parking brake as well,
Just for info!
Viktor Jansson ... want to read something funny? I had completely forgot about that comment... Yet, 6 months later, Our first SAAB340b has arrived at the office and I will be left seating that bird very soon 😂
@@fredericpt4640 Cool!
Im working with the saab 340a and B, plus the Saab 2000 in heavy maintenance. Also cargo mods
right engine first, then remove GPU, then start left engine. I got it. thanks
Yep once engine 2 is on idle remove gpu then start engine 1 to idle then bring both up to high idle
SAAB 340 i live in the bahamas
Its called western air
Nice vid👍 interesting channel, greets🛬🛫 I subscribe..
rip nextjet
Comunication whit gound not coreckt
Красивая птичка
Я конечно Люблю Ан 24 ,но вы видели как он заводит двигатели ? ЧИХ ,ПЫХ ,СЕР ,,,И ТАК НЕ С ПЕРВОГО РАЗА ,,А ПОТОМ ДИКИЙ ГУЛ ,КАК МНОГИЕ ПИШУТ ТАКОЙ РОДНОЙ ,ДА РОДНОЙ ,НО ЛУЧШЕ БЫ ОН БЫЛ ПОТИШЕ ,,И ЗДЕСЬ КАКИЕ ДВИЖКИ ,,РАЗНИЦА КАК ГОВОРИТСЯ НА ЛИЦО ,,