BeechTalk - BT

Username Protected · **Posted:** 21 May 2013, 09:53

that is one sexy machine

Username Protected · **Posted:** 21 May 2013, 09:54

Is that a cupholder in the cockpit? Prolly an option.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 21 May 2013, 09:55

I have cupholders and they actually do work.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 21 May 2013, 09:59

Wish I could have been in Knoxville to see it.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 21 May 2013, 09:59

Reason 1
No other business jet can operate from runways as short as 2,690 feet (820 m).

Reason 2
No other business jet has been designed to operate from paved and even unpaved surfaces – this gives you access to more than 21,000 airports worldwide.

Reason 3
No other business jet offers this much cabin space at this price level.

Reason 4
No other business jet features a more capable standard cockpit environment at this price level.

Reason 5
No other business jet includes a generous cargo door that makes loading quick and easy.
Reason 6
No other business jet features a comparable all-internal, pressurized and in-flight-accessible baggage compartment.

Reason 7
No other business jet gives you more operational flexibility and mobility.

Reason 8
No other business jet is made in Switzerland.

Reason 9
No other business jet is a Super Versatile Jet.

Reason 10
No other business jet lets you fly Crystal Class.

http://www.pilatus-aircraft.com/#279

Username Protected · **Posted:** 21 May 2013, 10:04

It's the same price as the Phenom 300 and it definitely has a lot of benefits over the Phenom.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 21 May 2013, 10:08

If they meet their numbers, they will sell. The cargo door and short runway capability are a big deal. They should have gone Garmin.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 21 May 2013, 10:10

Username Protected wrote:

If they meet their numbers, they will sell. The cargo door and short runway capability are a big deal. They should have gone Garmin.

I agree but.......

I hope Honeywell ends up being a legit competitor to Garmin. Right now Garmin owns the market. They need some competition. Honeywell has along way to go though. They need to step it up several levels.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 21 May 2013, 10:17

I know several Honeywell engineers. When they were developing their IPAD App I offered to put a group of pilots together who I thought could give them a good idea of what works, and what would make it sell.

They knew better.

App released.

App sucks.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 21 May 2013, 10:48

Jason

So when are you taking delivery?

Username Protected · **Posted:** 21 May 2013, 11:11

1,950 nm range
888 useful fuel capacity

= 2.19 nmpg

is the 17gph the fuel consumption at econo cruise @ 45,000'?

Username Protected · **Posted:** 21 May 2013, 11:13

Username Protected wrote:

1,950 nm range
888 useful fuel capacity

= 2.19 nmpg

is the 17gph the fuel consumption at econo cruise @ 45,000'?

I think it is the engine out emergency descent profile.

-MO

Username Protected · **Posted:** 21 May 2013, 11:16

Username Protected wrote:

I have cupholders and they actually do work.

same here

Username Protected · **Posted:** 21 May 2013, 11:16

Username Protected wrote:

I know several Honeywell engineers. When they were developing their IPAD App I offered to put a group of pilots together who I thought could give them a good idea of what works, and what would make it sell.

They knew better.

App released.

App sucks.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 21 May 2013, 11:40

Username Protected wrote:

1,950 nm range

Why do all these single pilot jets fall just short (pun intended) on taking me from CA to HI? That's not a mission worth considering when they design these things?

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