Thanks for watching everyone. As I mentioned in the video, I am booked on the inaugural 737 flight next Monday and I hope to get the video online in the mid/late afternoon. I'm travelling in economy initially and then returning to Sydney in business class so it'll make for an interesting comparison. Follow me on social media during the day (on Instagram mostly) and keep an eye out for the first (of two) videos in the afternoon.
@@PaulStewartAviation I had the chance to compare the Saab 340B against its bigger, younger brother the Saab 2000 on flights in Scandinavia in the 1990s. The 340 was a noisy beast, whereas the 2000 had white noise generators so it was jet-like in comparison - much more comfortable and so quiet.
Thanks for vlog. Our area definitely needs the help. Our last couple of years has been tough, firstly the Tathra fire then last years disaster. I think 65,000 visitors were told to go home in the evacuation. A lot of money to our small region. With QantasLink and Rex flying in it will really help the local economy. An hour to sydney, 80 minutes to melbourne . We are the perfect destination. Thanks again Paul for a great video and shining a light on our region.
Nice shot of those skydivers landing at start of the clip. Though, having skydived, I believe in what pilots say " Why jump out of a perfectly good airplane?!"
I was the guy who sold the first Saab 340 in Australia to Kendall Airlines in 1983. The 340 was NOT developed in the 1970's but in the early 1980's in a joint venture with Fairchild. SAAB had in the late 70's started development of a 4 abreast turboprop but wanted more civil exoerience so made the joint venture with Fairchild and brought in myself and Alan Buley from Fokker aircraft to start the development and marketing of the SF340 in 1980. Rick Methven
I have flown the SAAB 340 years ago on American Eagles opérated by Executive Airlines ( ceased operations) from Miami in the USA 🇺🇸 inter Florida routes and I love the sound of the engines are music to my ears
Im flying this airline for the first time next week..Moruya to Sydney to Brisbane. I have the SAAB for the first flight and the Boeing for the second...im looking forward to it..thankyou for the video.
Flying on one of these babies next Friday to visit my Dad in Coffs Harbour now that we can travel Regional. Thankyou so much for your review... I'm a little nervous but super excited to 1 - see my Dad after 13 months and 2- I love Flying ! Love your videos 😃
I live in the Bega valley on the far south coast I go to Merimbula all of the time I only live 20 minutes inland from Merimbula it’s a beautiful coastline. I’ve been living here for 17 years
Merimbula is a favourite place for me, and easily reached from my home town of Melbourne. Been there many times, firstly as a child in 1968, and more recently with my family. My sister lives up the coast in Moruya so it was good to see these places in your video.
Good to see a flight review of a “ proper “ aeroplane , one with those whirly things on the wings . I do like flying in real planes in the cloud , that’s where the action is . Thanks Paul , a great vlog .👍
I love your video! The views are spectacular! It brings back good memories of my days flying the Saab 340 in the Florida and the Bahamas for Silver Airways. It was a tank of an aircraft. A bit underpowered, but it was a fun plane to fly. I loved it!
Great vlog as always. Living in Wagga Wagga the Rex story was pivotal to the city post the Ansett demise. Don Kendall & Max Hazelton set the foundation of the airline with their named airlines based in Wagga & Central NSW. Kendall had the fabulous CRJs running as a twin ‘hot end’ jet. It was ‘slippery’ as I often flew MEL LST. Sad at the Ansett demise to see several park at WGA before being repatriated to Bombardier in Canada. Good luck, fair skies to REX as they embark on the Golden Triangle.
Many years ago I flew from Sydney to Canberra on a 340B and the weather and flight were choppy to say the least. I absolutely loved it and was sitting there giggling as we bounced around. Best rollercoaster ride money can buy. Some of my fellow passengers that day would disagree, however.
Merimbula has just been reseated and extended, larger aircraft welcome 🙏…6 weeks and a few extra days due to the long wet. Can’t wait to fly out in 2 weeks to Sydney.
Dang, I think I've been living in Seattle for too long... I kept waiting for the dreadful weather that Paul spoke of to appear! Looks to me like a fine day here in Seattle with glimpses of *gasps* sunshine!
@@PaulStewartAviation You'll have to come here sometime between mid-July and mid-September mate (provided there are no nearby wildfire). Gorgeous weather with no rain, and all the sceneries you could possibly enjoy!
I was a Flight Attendant for a Delta Connection Carrier, Business Express. They flew the Saab-330. I liked the Saab. I think SOME OF Business Express’s Saab’s went on to fly with REX. Business Express was bought by American Eagle (Envoy Airlines)
Once again Paul you've made a fascinating video! Wow Merimbula looks beautiful, Sydney less so... :) I'm looking forward to your REX videos next Monday! Take care
Regarding the Active Noise Cancelling system, you can tell which Saabs have it and which ones don't by whether they have a row of speakers in the overhead panels and also near the bottom of the sidewall panels or not. These are the most obvious part of the ANC system. This aircraft RXN doesn't have this system fitted.
A relative flew SAAB 340s for REX based in Melbourne and often had flown return to Mildura and also King Island return before lunchtime.(Later A320's & as a Widebody ETOPS Captain, - that's another story). Also. In the Nineteen Sixties, I always holidayed at Tuross Heads by flying (as the pilot) from Melbourne to Moruya Heads Aerodrome, using Cessna 182s, Cessna 210 Centurians and Piper Twins. Sometimes direct via NDB's with some VOR/DME's, and/or DR, and oftimes via Merimbula and Mallacoota (VIC). In those days, ANSETT AIRLINES OF NSW flew the REX routes using arguably better larger quieter same speed, Fokker F27 Friendships. Thanks for your video review. Many tourist will be watching, they won't just be Aussies.
An excellent review. I've always thought Merimbula, and the whole Sapphire Coast area ,is a real gem. It seems to be better known to Canberrans than Sydney-siders though. There are so many places in NSW that are so stunning. In any more populated part of the world, they would all be major attractions. I'm making a point in my latter years of touring many of the 'off the highway' roads through delightful little towns and villages that the state has to offer. Sadly most overseas tourists (remember them?) never get much past Sydney Harbourside sights. The bush fires were certainly serious, but with only 6% of the state's area actually burnt, it isn't quite like the 'all Australia is on fire' media grab. And where there were fires, the often remarkable ability of the Australian bush to bounce back is an wondrous attraction in itself. Good luck with promoting tourism is areas such as this that could really use it and deserve it. Looking forward to the report of the first REX 737 flight.
Another great insight into an aircraft & airline that I don’t normally fly. I also checked out you two 737 inaugural flights economy & business ,, they were both interesting
Nice one Paul, great video and very insightful Rex are a decent airline and it’s great that they’re expanding their network..the Saab can fly on the smell of an oily rag. Awesome views btw
Yes I saw the parachute landing in the background and hoped it wasn't a bad sign of maybe the pilot on the previous REX flight. No the SAAB's look a very safe and reliable aircraft. The SAAB's remind me of the Brasilia's that Skywest used to operate.
Nice review. I cant wait for the Rex 737 report as I plan to take a trip down to Melbourne later in the year on them. Also, only Saab 340B+ built after 1994 had noise cancelling but according to a Rex engineer on Facebook they've all been disabled to reduce costs.
Cheers mate although Wiki said rhat the noise cancellation was optional in the standard B although Rex may not have selected that. Interesting about it being turned off to reduce costs. Surely it wouldnt cost money to operate it once it’s installed?
I've flown this service many times, as someone who has a medically diagnosed fear of flying I found it a very good service, friendly attentive crew were most helpful, it was comfy, the pilots did there best to avoid turbulence even going out over the sea...highly recommend Rex
That looked like a very nice flight with a couple of nice views. Unfortunately COVID 19 has affected all of us. Here in Seychelles my home island archipelago, we've been hit very hard as our economy is mostly tourism. Loads of flights has cancelled with only a few eg Emirates, Qatar and sometimes Ethiopian airlines operating. Hopefully with vaccination this virus would be controlled and we can once again take to the skies. I love Australia, Having visited WA, VIC and NSW and I would definitely love to visit again, I know that there are more places to visit so your videos offer a window to see these places, airports and planes. I Love flying and love planes. Hope to see more of those videos and hopefully one day I just might visit these places.
Always interesting & entertaining Paul, even for a 2 year old video. Although I suspect you had your camera trained on the port engine the whole time just in case the props did a runner again! Also surprised you didn't make a joke about the parachutists in the background in your opening scene.... something like, "here's the flight arriving now & the passengers disembarking" or " here's some passengers arriving from an express flight that doesn't actually land to save time..."
Sky Express is a regional airline company in Greece, used to have some Jetstream 41s, and it was almost the same with this one SAAB 340... nowadays, sky has mainly ATR's and recently get some new A320 neo's.
There is something about turbo props that somehow seems quaint but only for short haul. Great view of the prop, landing gear, and flaps from your seat as well. Looking forward to Monday’s journey on the jet offering. It will be interesting to see if Rex can compete with the likes of Qantas going forward.
Great review as always Paul. I love little prop jobs duking it out with the weather at lower altitudes, it is flying! Looking forward to your jet age Rex review, no doubt you will get them down to a T.... I thought I'd get that P. Stewart type joke in first before others ....
I found the plane pretty comfy really, much more so than a much large Jetstar flight a few years prior. Seat size was quite good I thought. I'd chosen seat 6A to avoid contact with others and for the extra legroom that seemed to be on offer going by the seating diagram but that was a waste ofmoney really, as the leg room was about the same for all seats. It was a bit gnarly in some bad crosswinds on my return trip though... something like a pigrooting horse lol.
Merimbula is fantastic.....also home to some of the best tasting oysters in the world! I flew Rex to Broken Hill some years ago for a tv shoot....they were very accommodating, especially as I was travelling with an Eastern Brown Snake in the hold😀😂🐍
Thank you, Paul, for sharing your awesome video with us. I was watching out of the window each second - it was like being on holidays in Australia for me. i do hope that you will be soon flying again because there would be soon after it another flight report to watch on RUclips. Thank you, Paul!
Flown the Fokker F27 and Bombardier/De Havilland Q-400 but never one of the SAAB's. Was hoping to fly one that Silver Airways flies in Florida in October but did not end up going.
Great vlog as always Paul. It’s so interesting seeing those regional flights....Moruya Airport reminds me of our local at Devonport, small but everything thing you need, although, we don’t have the outdoor viewing area. I’ve been following the 737 introduction by REX, so looking forward to your report on the inaugural flight. I hope Qantas and REX can sort their route issues, we need them both really and as always it’s good to have competition. Here’s a laugh for you, I remember as a kid going to Essendon Airport (Melbourne)...I was lucky enough to see the time of transition from prop to jet. You could have a mixture of DC3’s, Convairs, Fokker F27, Viscounts, Electra’s and then 727’s, DC9’s...Essendon had a chain mesh fence viewing area right in front of departing aircraft...it was very personal waving family and friends off...however it got interesting as aircraft powered up to taxi out as there were no exhaust deflectors...you’d get a great blast, especially from the the turbo props and jets...ahh the good old days 😂
@@PaulStewartAviation Ansett-ANA was first with TAA on their tail, they were the smaller 100 series...they were concerned about cracking the runway! They island hopped across the Pacific to get to Melbourne. In those early days the engines were not tuned so palls of thick black smoke came forth...unthinkable now😉 I think I’m reminded of my 66 year old age🙄
It’s a nice plane, flew on them a lot in the 90s when Calm Air used them between Winnipeg and Thunder Bay, the Dash8 was preferable however for comfort
Another great report. Tou should try one of the outback queensland 'milk run' flights operated by REX. Especially the Brisbane to Mount Isa flight with eight stops. I did it in 2015, not long after REX took over from Skytrans. With the current rules on having to wear a mask. that has put a stop to my flying for a while.
Do the Whyalla to Adelaide route sometimes. They are noisy. Turbulence is intersting in them. Been on a few flights. Where the attendant has had to be in the seat belt the whole trip. All of 35 minutes! Great report again. Looking forward to the 737 report.
I remember the times in the 1990s on the East coast when tiny air operators like Hazelton and Aero Pelican still existed. In bad weather, you thought you might have that Patsy Kline / Bud Holley moment, but it was generally a lot of fun on planes that only seat 8 people.
Great video as usual! One point of constructive criticism... the sound is so low, I can barely hear your commentary. I have the sound on my laptop cranked all the way, but it doesn't help. Your pre flight commentary generally has acceptable volume, though. Not sure if there is a fix, but thought I would mention it anyway. Looking forward to your report on the 737 experience!
Hi Paul A great review, I love the turboprop aircraft, there is just something about the noise when they open the throttle to take off, it's great. Looking forward to your next review on Monday. Keep up the great reviews. Kind regards DS
Hi Paul I have bin in Wagga Wagga whit Qantas have seen lots of Rex Aircrafts including a 737 parking there I war’s wondering why there so many Rex plains in Wagga Wagga.
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Thanks for watching everyone. As I mentioned in the video, I am booked on the inaugural 737 flight next Monday and I hope to get the video online in the mid/late afternoon. I'm travelling in economy initially and then returning to Sydney in business class so it'll make for an interesting comparison. Follow me on social media during the day (on Instagram mostly) and keep an eye out for the first (of two) videos in the afternoon.
Wao!! See you there Paul!!
Looking forward to your review of Rex's first Sydney-Melbourne flight
Good stuff Paul...will be looking forward to your review of their product
@AV484 Channel AU see you guys there! it's going to be a bonanza!
My wife and I flew a REX Saab from Melbourne to Burnie TAS. It was a memorable and comfortable flight. We loved the sheepskin seat covers!
The views of the coast are beautiful. I've made the mistake of flying on the Saab 340 next to the engine. It was extremely loud. lol
You gotta watch out for those props too :)
@@PaulStewartAviation I had the chance to compare the Saab 340B against its bigger, younger brother the Saab 2000 on flights in Scandinavia in the 1990s. The 340 was a noisy beast, whereas the 2000 had white noise generators so it was jet-like in comparison - much more comfortable and so quiet.
@@bishwatntl I think that the white noise generators were made an option on the 340B and standard on the 340B Plus.
That aircraft VH RXN is 31 years old today and it’s still going great.
Stunning part of the world. Easy to forget how beautiful the south is.
Butter landing
Thanks for vlog. Our area definitely needs the help. Our last couple of years has been tough, firstly the Tathra fire then last years disaster. I think 65,000 visitors were told to go home in the evacuation. A lot of money to our small region. With QantasLink and Rex flying in it will really help the local economy. An hour to sydney, 80 minutes to melbourne . We are the perfect destination. Thanks again Paul for a great video and shining a light on our region.
Cheers Steven!
In the US, the Saab 340 is operated by Silver Airways. I haven't had the opportunity to fly on one but my brother has, and he said it wasn't bad.
Gorgeous views of our coastline Mr Stewart....my compliments on another excellent video. 😊👍
Thanks Joe
Nice shot of those skydivers landing at start of the clip. Though, having skydived, I believe in what pilots say " Why jump out of a perfectly good airplane?!"
I was the guy who sold the first Saab 340 in Australia to Kendall Airlines in 1983. The 340 was NOT developed in the 1970's but in the early 1980's in a joint venture with Fairchild. SAAB had in the late 70's started development of a 4 abreast turboprop but wanted more civil exoerience so made the joint venture with Fairchild and brought in myself and Alan Buley from Fokker aircraft to start the development and marketing of the SF340 in 1980.
Rick Methven
Love the look of those Saabs
I have flown the SAAB 340 years ago on American Eagles opérated by Executive Airlines ( ceased operations) from Miami in the USA 🇺🇸 inter Florida routes and I love the sound of the engines are music to my ears
I just bought a ticket from SYD to MEL via MIM, will travel again with my daughter, very excited 😆
Safe flight!
Im flying this airline for the first time next week..Moruya to Sydney to Brisbane. I have the SAAB for the first flight and the Boeing for the second...im looking forward to it..thankyou for the video.
Safe flight Rebecca!
Flying on one of these babies next Friday to visit my Dad in Coffs Harbour now that we can travel Regional. Thankyou so much for your review... I'm a little nervous but super excited to 1 - see my Dad after 13 months and 2- I love Flying ! Love your videos 😃
Enjoy! :) No need to be nervous as the Saab 340s are very safe and reliable aircraft. :)
I live in the Bega valley on the far south coast I go to Merimbula all of the time I only live 20 minutes inland from Merimbula it’s a beautiful coastline. I’ve been living here for 17 years
I’m 18 now
Thanks for the video! I hope people support REX. We need more competition in Australia not less, so I hope people support them.
Support REX folks.
Looking forward to flying up to Sydney next week for a few night.
Absolutely - they won't keep flying these routes if people don't buy tickets.
REX airline is the way to go. The new kid on the block, let support Regional routes via REX airlines.
Something a lot of people don’t know is that’s quieter in the rear of a turboprop so good choice in seating
That was great Paul. I just saw this video today. Love SAABs. Oh and the cars they also developed self-deforming bumpers and door impact beams.
Very informative ..great video !!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Merimbula is a favourite place for me, and easily reached from my home town of Melbourne. Been there many times, firstly as a child in 1968, and more recently with my family. My sister lives up the coast in Moruya so it was good to see these places in your video.
Good to see a flight review of a “ proper “ aeroplane , one with those whirly things on the wings . I do like flying in real planes in the cloud , that’s where the action is . Thanks Paul , a great vlog .👍
Cheers David
Always love flying the Saab 340.
Recently flew REX from Sydney back to Melbourne, no complaints
I love your video! The views are spectacular! It brings back good memories of my days flying the Saab 340 in the Florida and the Bahamas for Silver Airways. It was a tank of an aircraft. A bit underpowered, but it was a fun plane to fly. I loved it!
Cheers mate
Great vlog as always.
Living in Wagga Wagga the Rex story was pivotal to the city post the Ansett demise. Don Kendall & Max Hazelton set the foundation of the airline with their named airlines based in Wagga & Central NSW. Kendall had the fabulous CRJs running as a twin ‘hot end’ jet. It was ‘slippery’ as I often flew MEL LST. Sad at the Ansett demise to see several park at WGA before being repatriated to Bombardier in Canada.
Good luck, fair skies to REX as they embark on the Golden Triangle.
Cheers Keith
Many years ago I flew from Sydney to Canberra on a 340B and the weather and flight were choppy to say the least. I absolutely loved it and was sitting there giggling as we bounced around. Best rollercoaster ride money can buy. Some of my fellow passengers that day would disagree, however.
The Saab Viggen is one of the most beautiful aircraft ever built.
Merimbula has just been reseated and extended, larger aircraft welcome 🙏…6 weeks and a few extra days due to the long wet. Can’t wait to fly out in 2 weeks to Sydney.
REX Pilots And Especially The Flight Attendents Are The Best.
Qantas
Yep they're great
@@PaulStewartAviation but Qantas is better
@@artyjaycayairlines yeah
Just don't leave them in charge of a child. They don't care
Love Rex✈️
Really enjoyed it.
Cheers
Anyone else see all the parachutes landing in the back during the opening monologue?
Dang, I think I've been living in Seattle for too long... I kept waiting for the dreadful weather that Paul spoke of to appear! Looks to me like a fine day here in Seattle with glimpses of *gasps* sunshine!
hahah yes I don't think I've ever had good weather in Seattle haha
@@PaulStewartAviation You'll have to come here sometime between mid-July and mid-September mate (provided there are no nearby wildfire). Gorgeous weather with no rain, and all the sceneries you could possibly enjoy!
It reminds me of HS-748 aircraft, operating by BOURAQ.
love the vids bro keep up the fantastic work
Glad you like them!
What a beautiful part of the world. Great review, mate.
Rex has now gone belly Up.
I was a Flight Attendant for a Delta Connection Carrier, Business Express. They flew the Saab-330. I liked the Saab. I think SOME OF Business Express’s Saab’s went on to fly with REX. Business Express was bought by American Eagle (Envoy Airlines)
As always what a pleasure to fly with you around Australia... Thanks a lot Paul!!!!
I absolutely love turboprop aircraft.
Once again Paul you've made a fascinating video! Wow Merimbula looks beautiful, Sydney less so... :) I'm looking forward to your REX videos next Monday! Take care
cheers - I'm looking forward to it too!
Great vid again Paul thanks!
Cheers Adam
Cruising at 4800 feet haha that’s great !
Rex has really nice flight attendants whe we flew to Albury with rex they let me sit in the cockpit
Cool to get in the cockpit! Lucky you!
The registration vh-rxx
Regarding the Active Noise Cancelling system, you can tell which Saabs have it and which ones don't by whether they have a row of speakers in the overhead panels and also near the bottom of the sidewall panels or not. These are the most obvious part of the ANC system. This aircraft RXN doesn't have this system fitted.
A relative flew SAAB 340s for REX based in Melbourne and often had flown return to Mildura and also King Island return before lunchtime.(Later A320's & as a Widebody ETOPS Captain, - that's another story). Also. In the Nineteen Sixties, I always holidayed at Tuross Heads by flying (as the pilot) from Melbourne to Moruya Heads Aerodrome, using Cessna 182s, Cessna 210 Centurians and Piper Twins. Sometimes direct via NDB's with some VOR/DME's, and/or DR, and oftimes via Merimbula and Mallacoota (VIC). In those days, ANSETT AIRLINES OF NSW flew the REX routes using arguably better larger quieter same speed, Fokker F27 Friendships. Thanks for your video review. Many tourist will be watching, they won't just be Aussies.
Cheers mate
Conceived in the 70s born in the 80s then her brother born in the 90s Saab 340 B
An excellent review. I've always thought Merimbula, and the whole Sapphire Coast area ,is a real gem. It seems to be better known to Canberrans than Sydney-siders though. There are so many places in NSW that are so stunning. In any more populated part of the world, they would all be major attractions. I'm making a point in my latter years of touring many of the 'off the highway' roads through delightful little towns and villages that the state has to offer. Sadly most overseas tourists (remember them?) never get much past Sydney Harbourside sights.
The bush fires were certainly serious, but with only 6% of the state's area actually burnt, it isn't quite like the 'all Australia is on fire' media grab. And where there were fires, the often remarkable ability of the Australian bush to bounce back is an wondrous attraction in itself. Good luck with promoting tourism is areas such as this that could really use it and deserve it. Looking forward to the report of the first REX 737 flight.
Another excellent video Paul🤙🤙
Cheers Will
Another great insight into an aircraft & airline that I don’t normally fly. I also checked out you two 737 inaugural flights economy & business ,, they were both interesting
I love turbo props.
Nice one Paul, great video and very insightful
Rex are a decent airline and it’s great that they’re expanding their network..the Saab can fly on the smell of an oily rag. Awesome views btw
Love it Paul!
Yes I saw the parachute landing in the background and hoped it wasn't a bad sign of maybe the pilot on the previous REX flight. No the SAAB's look a very safe and reliable aircraft. The SAAB's remind me of the Brasilia's that Skywest used to operate.
Both the Saab and the Brasilia are beautiful! Also the Brasilia's older brother the Bandeirante.
Nice video Paul Stewart. Liked. The New REX Airlines RXA Boeing 737-800 (VH-RQC) looks very neat.
Cheers mate - yep it looks great
Nice review. I cant wait for the Rex 737 report as I plan to take a trip down to Melbourne later in the year on them. Also, only Saab 340B+ built after 1994 had noise cancelling but according to a Rex engineer on Facebook they've all been disabled to reduce costs.
Cheers mate although Wiki said rhat the noise cancellation was optional in the standard B although Rex may not have selected that. Interesting about it being turned off to reduce costs. Surely it wouldnt cost money to operate it once it’s installed?
Omg my dad works there
I've flown this service many times, as someone who has a medically diagnosed fear of flying I found it a very good service, friendly attentive crew were most helpful, it was comfy, the pilots did there best to avoid turbulence even going out over the sea...highly recommend Rex
Thanks for sharing!
I’ve always been a fan of the Saab. Nice looking little plane, though, as you said, it is noisy. Super video thanks.
That looked like a very nice flight with a couple of nice views. Unfortunately COVID 19 has affected all of us. Here in Seychelles my home island archipelago, we've been hit very hard as our economy is mostly tourism. Loads of flights has cancelled with only a few eg Emirates, Qatar and sometimes Ethiopian airlines operating. Hopefully with vaccination this virus would be controlled and we can once again take to the skies. I love Australia, Having visited WA, VIC and NSW and I would definitely love to visit again, I know that there are more places to visit so your videos offer a window to see these places, airports and planes. I Love flying and love planes. Hope to see more of those videos and hopefully one day I just might visit these places.
Always interesting & entertaining Paul, even for a 2 year old video. Although I suspect you had your camera trained on the port engine the whole time just in case the props did a runner again! Also surprised you didn't make a joke about the parachutists in the background in your opening scene.... something like, "here's the flight arriving now & the passengers disembarking" or " here's some passengers arriving from an express flight that doesn't actually land to save time..."
Sky Express is a regional airline company in Greece, used to have some Jetstream 41s, and it was almost the same with this one SAAB 340... nowadays, sky has mainly ATR's and recently get some new A320 neo's.
There is something about turbo props that somehow seems quaint but only for short haul. Great view of the prop, landing gear, and flaps from your seat as well. Looking forward to Monday’s journey on the jet offering. It will be interesting to see if Rex can compete with the likes of Qantas going forward.
Great review as always Paul. I love little prop jobs duking it out with the weather at lower altitudes, it is flying! Looking forward to your jet age Rex review, no doubt you will get them down to a T....
I thought I'd get that P. Stewart type joke in first before others ....
The ONLY plane I have ever been airsick (as were many others) was on one of these!!!
Flown Rex a few times, always a good flight. Ps, when the blades look like they are standing still amazes me.
Thanks Paul another great review........it would be great if Qantas and Rex would go into an airfare battle on Albury to Sydney route to drop prices
I found the plane pretty comfy really, much more so than a much large Jetstar flight a few years prior. Seat size was quite good I thought. I'd chosen seat 6A to avoid contact with others and for the extra legroom that seemed to be on offer going by the seating diagram but that was a waste ofmoney really, as the leg room was about the same for all seats. It was a bit gnarly in some bad crosswinds on my return trip though... something like a pigrooting horse lol.
this plane is quite........cosy
Great video! Looking forward to the REX 737 vlog!
Cheers Sean
Merimbula is fantastic.....also home to some of the best tasting oysters in the world!
I flew Rex to Broken Hill some years ago for a tv shoot....they were very accommodating, especially as I was travelling with an Eastern Brown Snake in the hold😀😂🐍
Thank you, Paul, for sharing your awesome video with us. I was watching out of the window each second - it was like being on holidays in Australia for me.
i do hope that you will be soon flying again because there would be soon after it another flight report to watch on RUclips.
Thank you, Paul!
Glad you enjoyed it
As always Paul, another great video. I’m looking forward to your 737 Rex review.
Cheers Leigh
Great work Paul! Love your channel, reviews are so detailed!
Cheers mate - more coming
Flew it for 5 years. Great airplane!
Excellent video 👍 thanks Paul
Cheers James
Flown the Fokker F27 and Bombardier/De Havilland Q-400 but never one of the SAAB's. Was hoping to fly one that Silver Airways flies in Florida in October but did not end up going.
What is that cool little twin aeroplane with the red blue and white tail behind you at Moruya and again at Merimbula? Looks mad
Good question and I'm afraid I don't know the answer. I'm pretty average with small planes.
Great vlog as always Paul. It’s so interesting seeing those regional flights....Moruya Airport reminds me of our local at Devonport, small but everything thing you need, although, we don’t have the outdoor viewing area. I’ve been following the 737 introduction by REX, so looking forward to your report on the inaugural flight. I hope Qantas and REX can sort their route issues, we need them both really and as always it’s good to have competition.
Here’s a laugh for you, I remember as a kid going to Essendon Airport (Melbourne)...I was lucky enough to see the time of transition from prop to jet. You could have a mixture of DC3’s, Convairs, Fokker F27, Viscounts, Electra’s and then 727’s, DC9’s...Essendon had a chain mesh fence viewing area right in front of departing aircraft...it was very personal waving family and friends off...however it got interesting as aircraft powered up to taxi out as there were no exhaust deflectors...you’d get a great blast, especially from the the turbo props and jets...ahh the good old days 😂
Cheers James. It would have been fascinating seeing so many aircraft types. I've never seen a 727 fly in the metal I'm afraid.
@@PaulStewartAviation Ansett-ANA was first with TAA on their tail, they were the smaller 100 series...they were concerned about cracking the runway! They island hopped across the Pacific to get to Melbourne. In those early days the engines were not tuned so palls of thick black smoke came forth...unthinkable now😉 I think I’m reminded of my 66 year old age🙄
0:13 look in the background someone is parachuting
It’s a nice plane, flew on them a lot in the 90s when Calm Air used them between Winnipeg and Thunder Bay, the Dash8 was preferable however for comfort
Moruya Airport doesn't have a security checkpoint?
This guy reminds me so much of the "Practical
Engineering" inn bothé manner unt looks.
I wonder if they related 😁😁😀👍👍👍
Haha
Another great report.
Tou should try one of the outback queensland 'milk run' flights operated by REX. Especially the Brisbane to Mount Isa flight with eight stops. I did it in 2015, not long after REX took over from Skytrans.
With the current rules on having to wear a mask. that has put a stop to my flying for a while.
Do the Whyalla to Adelaide route sometimes. They are noisy. Turbulence is intersting in them. Been on a few flights. Where the attendant has had to be in the seat belt the whole trip. All of 35 minutes! Great report again. Looking forward to the 737 report.
Will do
Lovely shots of the descent at Sydney through the clouds 👍 your videos are very enjoyable. Good work mate!
Cheers Sundeep
I love saab 340. Greetings from Argentina 🙌🏼
Hola Italo Argentiniano
WHAT’S A saab???
Cheers, greetings from Down Under
@@PaulStewartAviation am I in your country?
Awesome 😎😍
Cheers
Did anyone notice the 2 people parachuting
❤️🇦🇺👍
I remember the times in the 1990s on the East coast when tiny air operators like Hazelton and Aero Pelican still existed. In bad weather, you thought you might have that Patsy Kline / Bud Holley moment, but it was generally a lot of fun on planes that only seat 8 people.
The flying cigar as my husband used to call them.
Great video as usual! One point of constructive criticism... the sound is so low, I can barely hear your commentary. I have the sound on my laptop cranked all the way, but it doesn't help. Your pre flight commentary generally has acceptable volume, though. Not sure if there is a fix, but thought I would mention it anyway. Looking forward to your report on the 737 experience!
Cheers for the feedback - i’ll increase the volume of the voiceover next time
Hi Paul
A great review, I love the turboprop aircraft, there is just something about the noise when they open the throttle to take off, it's great. Looking forward to your next review on Monday. Keep up the great reviews.
Kind regards
DS
Cheers mate, yep they feel like you're actually flying.
Hi Paul I have bin in Wagga Wagga whit Qantas have seen lots of Rex Aircrafts including a 737 parking there I war’s wondering why there so many Rex plains in Wagga Wagga.
Hi mate, I think REX have a maintenance facility in Wagga.
Great video Paul. Thanks. I always remember them as the plane that the propeller fell off.
Cheers, yep that's it :)
well done
cheers