G650 Drivers
11-14-2014, 05:47 AM
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Originally Posted by RI830
It's an option for the G650ER! Pretty cool huh?
Having looked at one on a Global, check what it takes away from the baggage area also.
11-14-2014, 08:04 AM
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NowCorporate and I know there are always teething issues with a new model 
.
When we sold our Falcons and went with Gulfstreams, there was a lot of b**ching about Gxxx it not being like a Falcon but over time we have learned to really like the performance, reliability and support.
To keep things in perspective, all aircraft have their good and bad points. Just have to find the one that fits all the good points you need.
Kevin
p.s. Of all the issues with the 7X (and there were many), not one was with the FBW system.
.When we sold our Falcons and went with Gulfstreams, there was a lot of b**ching about Gxxx it not being like a Falcon but over time we have learned to really like the performance, reliability and support.
To keep things in perspective, all aircraft have their good and bad points. Just have to find the one that fits all the good points you need
.Kevin
p.s. Of all the issues with the 7X (and there were many), not one was with the FBW system.
11-14-2014, 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 7Xdriver
NowCorporate and I know there are always teething issues with a new model .
When we sold our Falcons and went with Gulfstreams, there was a lot of b**ching about Gxxx it not being like a Falcon but over time we have learned to really like the performance, reliability and support.
To keep things in perspective, all aircraft have their good and bad points. Just have to find the one that fits all the good points you need.
Kevin
p.s. Of all the issues with the 7X (and there were many), not one was with the FBW system.
.When we sold our Falcons and went with Gulfstreams, there was a lot of b**ching about Gxxx it not being like a Falcon but over time we have learned to really like the performance, reliability and support.
To keep things in perspective, all aircraft have their good and bad points. Just have to find the one that fits all the good points you need
.Kevin
p.s. Of all the issues with the 7X (and there were many), not one was with the FBW system.
11-14-2014, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by RI830
What was the issue that the 7X had regarding the Pitch trim. It grounded the entire fleet if I remember correctly.
11-14-2014, 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by ZapBrannigan
Walmart parked theirs in the rain somewhere in Asia. They flew it to Alaska and by the time they got there the door had frozen shut and they couldn't get it open. Comedy ensued.
11-14-2014, 06:44 PM
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Not sure of the weight penalty, but guessing 350# net including the water. It eliminates the aft wardrobe on the left side, doesn't impinge on either aft stateroom or baggage area. The aft lav is a bit more cramped, too. There's about 40 minutes of shower time. I haven't tried, but those that have like it. I didn't know it was a G650 option.
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11-15-2014, 06:06 AM
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Originally Posted by galaxy flyer
Not sure of the weight penalty, but guessing 350# net including the water. It eliminates the aft wardrobe on the left side, doesn't impinge on either aft stateroom or baggage area. The aft lav is a bit more cramped, too. There's about 40 minutes of shower time. I haven't tried, but those that have like it. I didn't know it was a G650 option.
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