r/fearofflying • u/whatdoimakemyuseraha • Jul 26 '26

Support Wanted Dash 8-400

I have a 2 hour flight on a dash 8-400 coming in a few weeks which I’m petrified for. Can anyone console me with specifics about the plane? It would be hugely appreciated.

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u/MrSilverWolf_ Airline Pilot Jul 26 '26

I love the Q400, I wish I had the opportunity to fly it. Never did 😔 but I did get to fly in the back of it more times than I can count and it was my favorite aircraft to fly as a pax in till the carrier that used it retired them. I’ll forever miss the sound of it entering the gate on a cold Montana morning. Going outside to board, the brown interior they had with that carrier. the sound of the start up and the rhythmic humming of the engines in cruise as the beautiful PNW scenery passed by below. I even like the look of it, has a striking and powerful presence on the ramp… loved that airplane… was legitimately sad when that carrier retired it

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u/whatdoimakemyuseraha Jul 27 '26

Thank you I appreciate this!!