BB,

I have the PDF files, in which you probably have already downloaded. The 700/850's are great aircraft. Is this an A/B/C2 you'll be flying? C2 is of course the best as it has the highest MGTOW and useful load is around 800lbs with full fuel, but the A/B aren't so hot, maybe 300-350, but sacrifice 80gal of fuel and you just added 400lbs to your useful, and still can fly 600-700nm easily with a cushy reserve.

I think you'll like the redline of the airframe the best, 266kias, all altitudes. I use a descent profile of around 1500fpm with pax, if I'm alone, I like 2000-3000fpm, but a 4000+ isn't hard to do either if nothing more for kicks. I'll get it up to 240-250 and it's really solid.

As far as the rest of it, I'm sure it compares to your experience in the PC-12/Be20. It is french, so some things are a little odd, but once you get a flow established it's not too hard.

Please feel free to PM me on any questions you have that the instructor might or might not answer for you. I've been flying/instructing in them for 3 years.