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doublepsych

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For the global experienced (or anyone else):

New XRS early next year for our operation, any good rules of thumb, climb profile tips or techniques?

Also, anybody routinely get a block for driftup climbing? If so, hows that work out?

Many thanks...
 
I have only 45 hrs on the XRS and was able to climb to FL430 direct twice.
If at very high weights and ISA++, expect to plan on 390 initial.
For both a 9-hour and a 10-hour trip, we started at 410 and after 3 hours or so, climbed to FL450.
Only once I climbed to FL463 (above Russia) but I honestly wasn't too confortable there.
To be able to cruise at FL 410-450 is already very nice.
Has for the block request, I don't think it is necessary. I select 300 or 400 fpm and advice ATC that I won't maintain the standard 500 fpm. Again, it's not a problem at such high FLs.
I believe the G-V/550 have better high altitude flying performance (but less cabin space).

Enjoy the XRS! I do. A lot of computers, but I understand the XRS is more and more reliable.
 
Valkyrie--Better quit saying nice things about the GLEX--they'll come and take back all your Gulfstream schwag... :D

TC
 
(AA717)G550Driver,

For about 10 years, I always dreamed about flying Gulfstreams, even managed to have a few jumpseats on the IV and V.
I am of course very happy to fly the GLEX.
I can't say yet which one is the best. I will have first to get a few years experience on the GLEX, fly the Fusion version, then be typed on a G-V or 550 or 650.

But I have good news (unless it has been discussed here already): Bombardier is thinking about developing a 7000NM capable, lengthened GLEX with new wings and engines...

We definitely live interesting (not only financial) times!
 
Valkyrie--Just jerking your (and the Gv.B crowd!) chain.

Any large cabin job is a good thing these days. Hope you get the chance to do a direct comparison on the two types--soon!

I always felt a little cramped in the front of the 550/450--I toured my friend's 604 and it seemed to have a little more shoulder room.

Every aircraft has its good and bad points, though.

Enjoy!

TC
 
I have only 45 hrs on the XRS and was able to climb to FL430 direct twice.
If at very high weights and ISA++, expect to plan on 390 initial.
For both a 9-hour and a 10-hour trip, we started at 410 and after 3 hours or so, climbed to FL450.
Only once I climbed to FL463 (above Russia) but I honestly wasn't too confortable there.
To be able to cruise at FL 410-450 is already very nice.
Has for the block request, I don't think it is necessary. I select 300 or 400 fpm and advice ATC that I won't maintain the standard 500 fpm. Again, it's not a problem at such high FLs.
I believe the G-V/550 have better high altitude flying performance (but less cabin space).

Enjoy the XRS! I do. A lot of computers, but I understand the XRS is more and more reliable.

Valkyrie... you have less than 1000 hours and are flying a Global? Man, I'd go hit the lottery while you're at it... ;)

Seriously though - good on ya!!! :beer:
 
cramped in a G550?.....Now TC, I think you may be a little spoiled from flying around in a Big Boeing. :)

Maybe I'm just expanding to fill the space allotted. :D

TC
 
Valkyrie... you have less than 1000 hours and are flying a Global? Man, I'd go hit the lottery while you're at it... ;)

Seriously though - good on ya!!! :beer:

Thanks.
I started flying the Citation Excel with 414H TT, 89 IFR and 62 ME.
I always thought I couldn't afford paying a CFI rating, and after that live with a CFI salary, so I waited (and worked hard) to be employed strait on a jet, while doing other jobs for 5 years after getting CPL-IR ME.

But luck has been a factor, of course. :)
 

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