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Old 08-24-2009 | 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by slopensoar
My first impression of the 7x was that it is smaller than I thought it would be (it really isn't much bigger than the 900). I think that cabin size has to be considered when you compare the 7x to the Global & G550. However, the performance and efficiency of the Dassault products are most impressive. Congrats to the few that are flying this plane!
Its bigger than a 900 by 3-4 ft? (?)

Also, leaving the partitions out of the rear sleeping area and going with a pull aside curtain and lower back seats makes it much roomier..

But no, its not a GLEX cabin. It also weights 30K pounds less, yet has the same range.

The 7X is not the choice for pax who routinely circle the globe and need 3 pilots onboard (no rest area with a real galley) For the pax who does not care about fuel flows and budgets - a GLEX/G550 is the way to go. Dassualt simply did not understand what pax service was when designing a 13hr airplane. They didn't include a chiller (is that safe?) and the had a galley that was designed for a crappy Rudys sandwich platter. They didn't realize these planes do 2-3 full meals.

The 7X is a great airplane for 7-9 hr legs without thinking about it, in a cabin that is very comfy for 4 pax and is dead quiet. It's DOC's are unbeatable for what it does.

Also, it's a real blast to fly! - way more fun that a Glex.
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Old 08-25-2009 | 01:47 PM
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Anybody have info on the FO/CA pay rates for the 7X?
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Old 08-26-2009 | 04:55 AM
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Originally Posted by NowCorporate
Its bigger than a 900 by 3-4 ft? (?)

Also, leaving the partitions out of the rear sleeping area and going with a pull aside curtain and lower back seats makes it much roomier..

But no, its not a GLEX cabin. It also weights 30K pounds less, yet has the same range.

The 7X is not the choice for pax who routinely circle the globe and need 3 pilots onboard (no rest area with a real galley) For the pax who does not care about fuel flows and budgets - a GLEX/G550 is the way to go. Dassualt simply did not understand what pax service was when designing a 13hr airplane. They didn't include a chiller (is that safe?) and the had a galley that was designed for a crappy Rudys sandwich platter. They didn't realize these planes do 2-3 full meals.

The 7X is a great airplane for 7-9 hr legs without thinking about it, in a cabin that is very comfy for 4 pax and is dead quiet. It's DOC's are unbeatable for what it does.

Also, it's a real blast to fly! - way more fun that a Glex.
I think you're right, if you're taking 6 pax from San Francisco to Tokyo, it'd probably get a bit cramped in there. That bird is good for U.S to Europe or South America trips, not much room to do Asia constantly...

still, beautifull machine

Photos: Dassault Falcon 7X Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net
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Old 08-26-2009 | 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by UCLAbruins
I think you're right, if you're taking 6 pax from San Francisco to Tokyo, it'd probably get a bit cramped in there. That bird is good for U.S to Europe or South America trips, not much room to do Asia constantly...

still, beautifull machine

Photos: Dassault Falcon 7X Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net
well...sfo-tokyo is 9+30...not too bad...its often longer home from Europe to NY.

6 people is pushing it..hard to sleep 6.

4 people you can do 6000 miles and be as comfortable as you can be in any airplane (no a/c are comfy after 12 hrs...)
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Old 09-02-2009 | 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by UCLAbruins
I think you're right, if you're taking 6 pax from San Francisco to Tokyo, it'd probably get a bit cramped in there. That bird is good for U.S to Europe or South America trips, not much room to do Asia constantly...

still, beautifull machine

Photos: Dassault Falcon 7X Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net

Pure sex. What a hot bird.
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Old 09-03-2009 | 11:09 AM
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I saw one the last week at VNY. At first I thought someone put winglets on a 900 but second glance I realized what it was. I was expecting it to be more comparable in size to a Global or a G550. Great looking airplane but the froggies dropped the ball on the size.
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