Capthuff
A Pirate past 40
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- May 12, 2002
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The original question was Lear 35 vs Encore. I stated that I thought the Encore to be a better over-all plane then the 35. So we agree.
As a side note I mentioned we were getting a 45 and I get bashed for that? Someone really thinks the Encore is a better airplane the the 45? I used to fly an Excel and I'm familiar with the performance of the P&Ws. I'm sure the Encore is a great plane.
Straight out of C&dD; DOC Lear 45 $1,228.02, Encore $1,100.27
Cost/NM Lear 45 $2.94, Encore $2.79
Pretty close.
The 45 has a bigger cabin, more range, more payload, flies higher, and faster then the Encore.
My biggest question the the Learjet people was "Why did you put 731s on instead of P&Ws?" I was told it was for efficiency. I dont know if I believe that but that is what I was told.
BTW Happy Holidays and a very prosperous New Year to all!!
As a side note I mentioned we were getting a 45 and I get bashed for that? Someone really thinks the Encore is a better airplane the the 45? I used to fly an Excel and I'm familiar with the performance of the P&Ws. I'm sure the Encore is a great plane.
Straight out of C&dD; DOC Lear 45 $1,228.02, Encore $1,100.27
Cost/NM Lear 45 $2.94, Encore $2.79
Pretty close.
The 45 has a bigger cabin, more range, more payload, flies higher, and faster then the Encore.
My biggest question the the Learjet people was "Why did you put 731s on instead of P&Ws?" I was told it was for efficiency. I dont know if I believe that but that is what I was told.
BTW Happy Holidays and a very prosperous New Year to all!!