Originally Posted by 2dotslow

Perspective again, Calcapt. The 50 is neither big nor bad. A tad less than 40K MTOW...so big may be overstating. Bad? Easier to fly than the average Kingair. 48 degree flaps make the Vap very Kingairish, and a V1 cut is so docile, you'd wonder why it wasn't certified to centerline thrust specs. Other than the Dassault-standard goofy nose gear scissors contraption, it offers no mystery or bad handling qualities to even a semi-novice pilot. Nice, little airplane is a much accurate moniker for this fine bird. Now, if Mr. 30+ Cool Aviator strolls out to his V-tail...all bets are off.