G650 Drivers
11-15-2014, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by MachPointSlow
Gulfstream flew us down earlier this year and said it was an option on the 650 as well. They said a few customers ordered the shower but most ended up getting it removed.
Was weight and comfort the reason for removing it? Or functionality?
11-15-2014, 12:38 PM
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Lots of yachts have showers. Even the smaller ones (by today's standards) in the 100 foot range, typically have a shower for the crew plus one per stateroom. The crew shower is typically fiberglass, the staterooms usually tile, with the master stateroom usually something fancier. Unless your operations would practically necessitate one in an aircraft, I would probably suggest opting out as well. Plus most FBO's have descent shower facilities anyway.
11-15-2014, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Yoda2
Lots of yachts have showers. Even the smaller ones (by today's standards) in the 100 foot range, typically have a shower for the crew plus one per stateroom. The crew shower is typically fiberglass, the staterooms usually tile, with the master stateroom usually something fancier. Unless your operations would practically necessitate one in an aircraft, I would probably suggest opting out as well. Plus most FBO's have descent shower facilities anyway.
His yachts have the showers you speak of!
Honestly, there are only a few chosen FBO's that would be worth showering in by my standards. Foot fungus looking for a place to happen. Eeeewwwwwww!
11-15-2014, 03:34 PM
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I spoke with an operator about showering and augmented crews. The answer was priceless, "after 10 hours, everyone, crew and pax, want to go a hotel". Admittedly, it was a family Global operator.
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11-15-2014, 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by galaxy flyer
I spoke with an operator about showering and augmented crews. The answer was priceless, "after 10 hours, everyone, crew and pax, want to go a hotel". Admittedly, it was a family Global operator.
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11-16-2014, 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Lucky8888
To be clear, all 650's can be upgraded to ER's in exchange for $2M USD
Buy the $100 widget and for another $20, we will unlock it's full capabilities.
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