Isle of Man Flight

Clonmel1000

Hi Guys

Flying from Dub with EI on Friday morning to Castletown in IOM. I understand that we'll be flying with Aer Aranm? Will this be a small plane and has anyone done this flight. Hoping to have a clear morning and a good view.

Thanks in advance

crosstownk

You'll be on an ATR72. Twin prop.

Clonmel1000

Never flown on one before so thanks. Are they noisy in the cabin?

Growler!!!

Yes you'll be flying with Aer Arann. It will be on an ATR 72-200 aircraft. Flight time is generally 25 to 30 minutes.

It will be noisy.

sunnysoutheast

Growler!!! wrote: »

Yes you'll be flying with Aer Arann. It will be on an ATR 72-200 aircraft. Flight time is generally 25 to 30 minutes.

It will be noisy.

Not too bad if you sit in front of the props. Best view from there too.

Jamie2k9

It will probably be a ATR 42, the 72''s don't operate that route very often.

Growler!!!

Jamie2k9 wrote: »

It will probably be a ATR 42, the 72''s don't operate that route very often.

They do now, RE are short of 42's

MuffinsDa

sunnysoutheast wrote: »

Not too bad if you sit in front of the props. Best view from there too.

As far as I know (and from limited experience of flying on them twice), it's the other way around, i.e. front is very noisy, but towards the end (where I was when I flew on them on EI to Edinburgh) is less noisy.

bikeman1

MuffinsDa wrote: »

As far as I know (and from limited experience of flying on them twice), it's the other way around, i.e. front is very noisy, but towards the end (where I was when I flew on them on EI to Edinburgh) is less noisy.

MuffinsDa you are right ahead of the props is far noiser than behind. I was blasted out of it one night coming back from Glasgow! But I don't mind a bit of turboprop music!

Clonmel1000

Is there assigned seating with Aer Arann or if not would it be worthwhile getting on the plane first to get a seat at the back. Anyone ever flew into Castletown? I am imagineing that it's a small airport like Knock maybe?

3DataModem

Clonmel1000 wrote: »

Hi Guys

Flying from Dub with EI on Friday morning to Castletown in IOM. I understand that we'll be flying with Aer Aranm? Will this be a small plane and has anyone done this flight. Hoping to have a clear morning and a good view.

Thanks in advance

I do it twice a week. It's a turboprop, 25 / 30 minutes in the air.

3DataModem

Clonmel1000 wrote: »

Never flown on one before so thanks. Are they noisy in the cabin?

Not particularly loud. Easy to sleep / listen to music / whatever.

3DataModem

Growler!!! wrote: »

They do now, RE are short of 42's

It is almost always EI-BYO or more frequently EI-CBK.

L1011

3DataModem wrote: »

It is almost always EI-BYO or more frequently EI-CBK.

Has EI-BYO been repaired after its wheel collapse?

3DataModem

Clonmel1000 wrote: »

Is there assigned seating with Aer Arann or if not would it be worthwhile getting on the plane first to get a seat at the back. Anyone ever flew into Castletown? I am imagineing that it's a small airport like Knock maybe?

Yes assigned seating at check in (or you can prebook on aerlingus website).

As above, I do this route most Mondays. Small little airport. Best view usually left (King Billy's school) but depending on wind I would aim for right as can get spectacular view of coastline.

Plenty of taxis, quick luggage, no passport control or customs. ATM. Any questions, let me know.

Note; gate changes regularly. Sometimes 406, sometimes 307/304.

They are a loooong way apart, so check the boards.

3DataModem

MYOB wrote: »

Has EI-BYO been repaired after its wheel collapse?

Haven't seen it in a while, that might explain it. What happened?

Beano

turbo props are always a great experience. Always feel like i should be wearing a silk scarf and goggles. Much more fun that jets.

L1011

3DataModem wrote: »

Haven't seen it in a while, that might explain it. What happened?

Collaped at SNN during the storms early this year.

Jack1985

Growler!!! wrote: »

Yes you'll be flying with Aer Arann. It will be on an ATR 72-200 aircraft. Flight time is generally 25 to 30 minutes.

It will be noisy.

From my experience sitting aft of both engines gives a much quieter experience, the last time I sat in the front rows after full power was applied I literally thought I had a perforated eardrum. :pac:

Clonmel1000

Thanks for all the advice folks actually quite looking forward to the trip now. First time in T2 as I always use Ork and first time on this aircraft and island.

highlydebased

MYOB wrote: »

Has EI-BYO been repaired after its wheel collapse?

Still laid up in SNN I do believe. Only EI-EHH and CBK left '42 wise (I do believe EI-CPT is gone away and will only return in the form of coke cans etc!!)

Bazzy

Flew it once landing was an experience and a half pilot got her down lovely thought Isle of man is a lovely spot get a bus from the airport WAY cheaper than a taxi especially if your staying in douglas.

I was at the back so it was fairly quiet got free orange juice or water in them days as well not sure if they still do ?

Clonmel1000

Is there I flight service on such a short flight?

Clonmel1000

Bazzy wrote: »

Flew it once landing was an experience and a half pilot got her down lovely thought Isle of man is a lovely spot get a bus from the airport WAY cheaper than a taxi especially if your staying in douglas.

I was at the back so it was fairly quiet got free orange juice or water in them days as well not sure if they still do ?

was it a bumpy landing?

crosstownk

Clonmel1000 wrote: »

Is there I flight service on such a short flight?

Maybe - maybe not. It's quicker than a Dublin Bus trip from Tallaght to the city centre.

Lustrum

Clonmel1000 wrote: »

Is there I flight service on such a short flight?

There's one cabin crew on the 42s, don't think there's hot food but you should be able to get a cuppa.

Also because they're so trim sensitive the assigned seating is quite important for take off and landing, so you might be best picking online to get the seat you want

3DataModem

Clonmel1000 wrote: »

Is there I flight service on such a short flight?

Yes

pclancy

I like flying turboprops, its a much different experience in those kind of planes compared to jets, you'll notice the sound changes when they change the pitch of the props. I do sometimes struggle with the seats on ATRs and Dash-8s but usually its a very short flight.

Down here they're used a lot on the regional routes, its common for the pilot to not start both engines until near the runway or shut down one of the engines immediately after landing, don't be alarmed if this happens Just about economy and noise control.

Air NZ also operate the tiny 12 seater beechcraft 1900 that are great fun!

arubex

MuffinsDa wrote: »

As far as I know (and from limited experience of flying on them twice), it's the other way around, i.e. front is very noisy, but towards the end (where I was when I flew on them on EI to Edinburgh) is less noisy.

Indeed - that's the same reason why back in the days of the big propliners first-class was at the rear of the aircraft.

With the change to jets first-class moved to the front to escape the noise of the efflux.

Clonmel1000

Thanks for all replies. Flew on ATR 42 AFAIK Aer Lingus plane St Fintan operated by Aer Arann. Flight took off on time from Dub and flying time was 25mins. Was sitting at rear of plane and yes it was a bit noisy. Plane was full. Inbound Ronaldsway was great little airport to watch take offs and landing. Plenty of Flybe and Easyjet flights there. Same plane home this time about half full. Enjoyed T2 no queues and very clean and efficient.

eatmyshorts

There's only one place to avoid sitting on a turboprop flight..

http://avherald.com/h?article=46a74dee&opt=0

Fred Swanson

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Growler!!!

Fred Swanson wrote: »

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Nope, international standard weights used on Aer Arann Regional/ Aer Lingus Regional/ Stobart Air flights.

Aer Arann Islands weight individual pax on the BN Islander.