Eclipse 500

[Shamus]

When do the Eclipse 500s come out, thanks.

 

[Check 6]

The projected certification date is the end of June. Take a look at their web site to learn more http://www.eclipseaviation.com

 

[WMUSIGPI]

any prospects of jobs coming with this?

 

[Check 6]

I would certainly hope so. DayJets is accepting applications through their web site. If the pilot positions do not appear, change the date of your search to an earlier year and search again - strange software.

You can apply and then wait. Be sure to fill out the questionaires.

FYI, I have no inside info but also have an interest in working for them.

 

[frog_flyer]

do majors care where your turbine time comes from?

ie a 70 seat rj v a 6? seat e500

 

[C601]

do majors care where your turbine time comes from?

ie a 70 seat rj v a 6? seat e500

I would assume not, as long as its PIC 135

 

[rickair7777]

do majors care where your turbine time comes from?

ie a 70 seat rj v a 6? seat e500

Jetblue specifies time in heavier aircraft, and I think I CAL used to also.

 

[Shamus]

Jetblue specifies time in heavier aircraft, and I think I CAL used to also.

I believe Jet Blue mins. are 1000 PIC turbine in anything greater then 20,000 mtow, while I think FedEx is just 1000 PIC turbine, which I guess could be a Caravan, but there is no way that is competetive, that's just for the CEO's son, lol.

 

[chickenwolf]

I know of at least2 LR35 Captains who went to Jetblue with most having MTOW 18,300 some with 19,600.

 

[Geronimo4497]

I was lucky enough to see it on the ramp in HPN yesterday. Dang that thing is tiny! Looked smaller than a cherokee 6 with a couple of prats on the tail. I'm sure it would be fun to fly, just not on the long legs. The side stick did look AWESOME, very ergonomic design. Not much legroom for the pax, however. Hard to believe those things are projected to be blackening the skies in the future.

 

[trip]

I think you could carry more in a PA-32 "six" as well. We will see them start to replace the baron's and dukes but I doubt the masses will happen.

 

[flyer172r]

Given how many people think the RJ is a really small airplane, I seriously doubt Joe Public is going to want to fly on an Eclipse. The rich doctors and lawyers will buy them to replace their Bonanzas and Mooneys, I'm still not convinced that DayJet can make it work (or maybe they'll surprise me, who knows). But I don't think this is going to completely revolutionize the aviation industry.