BeechTalk - BT - Closed on another Twin Cessna (CJ) yesterday

Username Protected · **Posted:** 11 Apr 2015, 18:15

It was a long and arduous search for a replacement to our beloved Cessna 340. We'll it doesn't have propellers, but it is still a Twin Cessna.

I started out looking at King Airs, then Stallions & Eagles and ended up focusing on the CJ. Typical mission is 3-4 weekly same day round trips with 4-600 nm legs, 2-6 people on board. The cost per mile and performance of the CJ made it very appealing.

Closed yesterday and will be getting the Garmin G1000 updgarde at the Citation Service Center in Wichita. It will then head for P&I. I'm looking into the TR now, and have an ex airline captain on staff working with us, so flying crewed while I'm still wet behind the ears and get adequate experience is not an issue.

I hope to post a pirep and some photos soon - here is a teaser.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 11 Apr 2015, 18:20

Congratulations Alex! Can't wait to see it in person.

We are coming back in August hope to see you then.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 11 Apr 2015, 19:03

Nice!

Username Protected · **Posted:** 11 Apr 2015, 19:22

Looks like a straight CJ. Or is it an early cj1?
Either way, very cool, and very jealous :drool:

Username Protected · **Posted:** 11 Apr 2015, 19:46

I'm hesitant to offer congrats to you because last time someone said on here that they bought a jet, some of my life got wasted believing their BS.

So consider this a provisional congratulatory statement, subject to a probationary period and photograph review before final issuance. :thumbup:

Username Protected · **Posted:** 11 Apr 2015, 19:49

Nah, Alex is good to go.

Congrats!

Username Protected · **Posted:** 11 Apr 2015, 20:36

Nice paint scheme. What colors will it be?

G1000 + paint + interior = modern refurbishment

You will enjoy flying it. Get your RVSM authorization in process so you can get high.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 11 Apr 2015, 21:08

Username Protected wrote:

I'm hesitant to offer congrats to you because last time someone said on here that they bought a jet, some of my life got wasted believing their BS.

So consider this a provisional congratulatory statement, subject to a probationary period and photograph review before final issuance. :thumbup:

Tony - I agree. That thread was an unfortunate, infuriating and unintelligent thing to do. It left a bad taste on a lot of us who voluntarily share our insight and experiences on BT. Not one of the best moments of this forum.

In this case it's not a gag.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 11 Apr 2015, 21:12

Welcome Alex. I left the light on for you. Glad you came through the door!

Username Protected · **Posted:** 11 Apr 2015, 21:14

Username Protected wrote:

In this case it's not a gag.

Alex, it's probably best that I fly it with you a few times just to be sure. :pilot:

(Hey I have some 525 time so it's all goooooood.)

Seriously though, congrats on an awesome airplane! :thumbup:

Username Protected · **Posted:** 11 Apr 2015, 21:18

Username Protected wrote:

Alex, it's probably best that I fly it with you a few times just to be sure. :pilot:

(Hey I have some 525 time so it's all goooooood.)

Seriously though, congrats on an awesome airplane! :thumbup:

Absolutely - I'd be delighted :dancing:

Username Protected · **Posted:** 11 Apr 2015, 21:23

Speaking of that unfortunate thread what is the over/under in months before Alex announces an upgrade to a CJ3 or 4? I say 24. :bugeye:

Username Protected · **Posted:** 11 Apr 2015, 22:27

I used to own 525-0001. It was an excellent airplane.

Robert

Username Protected · **Posted:** 11 Apr 2015, 22:47

Username Protected wrote:

Speaking of that unfortunate thread what is the over/under in months before Alex announces an upgrade to a CJ3 or 4? I say 24. :bugeye:

I hope you're right Mark. That would mean things are going well!

Username Protected · **Posted:** 11 Apr 2015, 22:58

Speaking of improvements to the CJ, I've been talking with the Cessna folks about this mod which will be offered exclusively through Cessna hopefully next year. It is currently undergoing EASA certification and the FAA process will follow afterwords (they say it is faster this way as the Europeans make you redo all testing while the FAA is more pragmatic and allows for EASA test results).

http://jetav.com/tamarack-winglet-equip ... ce-record/

These winglets supposedly reduce time to climb and fuel burn which translates into longer range.