Originally Posted by TransMach

The Dude is pretty much spot on but I think he's speaking from a GIV standpoint. The GV (G550) is much lighter on the controls that a GIV. When I first checked out in the GIV I though "Oh my goodness, what have I done!" The GIV drives like a Sherman tank. The later GV (G550) has much improved control feel (still not like a Falcon) and is a real pleasure to hand fly. The G350/450 share the improved GV control feel and the same hydraulic system.

Having lots of time in Falcons as well as G-Strings, the G-Monsters are truly superior airplanes to the Dassault product but they cost lots-n-lots more bucks to buy and operate.

TransMach