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.
My reference to the 50 was in perspective to the story that Angel and me were sharing. You setting me straight on the V1 speeds or flap settings are quite unnecessary as I am not searching for reference data. The dumb redhead (not so in this case obviously) routine was where I was referencing my remarks about the big bad falcon and it seems you stumbled into a conversation not understanding the context. I never knew about the goofy nose gear scissors contraption though - fascinating stuff!