Falcon 7X
12-26-2009, 04:52 PM
#24
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Originally Posted by desk captain
No problems with N12U. She's been running great. The only reason to get rid of a 7X is because you can no longer afford it or you are trying to make $$$ by flipping it.
Our company owns a Falcon 50 and just bought a G450 to be delivered summer '10. Thanks in advance.
12-27-2009, 08:24 AM
#25
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N12U was indeed a G-IV. The 7X has a lot more range, M85 cruise, more neat features for pax as far as connect ability goes. Big window for pax. Excellent visibility for the pilots up front. Far better than the G-IV. The 7X is very quiet in the cabin. The 7X is extremely quiet in the cockpit compared to the G-IV. Pilots can talk at regular levels- no windshield wipers making noise either.
The best part of the plane is the 3 Pratt and Whitney's back there. Sorry- shameless plug for UTC.
The best part of the plane is the 3 Pratt and Whitney's back there. Sorry- shameless plug for UTC.
12-27-2009, 08:30 PM
#27
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Originally Posted by Ziggy
One thing I can't wrap my hear around is the relatively low power to weight ratio for the 7X. Approx 3.56:1 right? Is that noticeable on high and hot or any other circumstances?
12-28-2009, 05:20 AM
#28
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More than a few 7X pilots have noted the 10k or so less total thrust available. They also note how big the thrust feels during takeoff. We don't have many high and hot destinations, so I doubt we'll ever have a problem with that. If we need to go to KTEX in the summer we'd probably send our Hawker 4000, which has a lot of muscle.
12-28-2009, 09:07 AM
#29
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Quimby: True, with OEI ops it still has more power than the two engine competitors. But overall I was expecting more, at least below the 3.0:1 ratio. The G550 comes in around 2.78:1 and it needs that power especially for OEI ops. But our pilots still comment on how it's a rocket ship. I operate out of the rockies so ASE, EGE, JAC are our backyard. I just hate telling owners/clients to leave people/bags behind or we need a fuel stop.
12-28-2009, 09:11 AM
#30
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Originally Posted by desk captain
More than a few 7X pilots have noted the 10k or so less total thrust available. They also note how big the thrust feels during takeoff. We don't have many high and hot destinations, so I doubt we'll ever have a problem with that. If we need to go to KTEX in the summer we'd probably send our Hawker 4000, which has a lot of muscle.
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