Originally Posted by
Flyboy8784
Thanks boiler. I think the issue with the CJs are the cabin size. Embraer is boasting about the "ovalite" fuselage which provides more legroom than the citations of comparable size
What kinda range are we talkin?
No doubt the Embraer has a "better" cabin cross-section, which probably matters if you're used to flying in a Challenger...
Our CJ2+ has a 500lb useful load with two pilots and full fuel.
We've taken 3 pax + bags for all nonstop from SAN-JVY with about 45kt average tailwind, gone SJC-MIE with two pax and bags for all with 50kt average tailwind, and taken 7 passengers 900nm against 100kt+ winter headwinds, and each time landing with at least 100nm alternate reserves.