My boss is considering buying an older model Falcon 50 as an addition to our fleet (couple of older Lears - can you see a trend...). Falcon 50EX is not likely considering the price point (I have seen some price estimates) and we are now in the very early stage of looking at older models.
I realize the cabin is not so big but the boss is fixating on the supposed 3-engine safety. We may do limited travel to Europe and Hawaii and the extra engine makes a difference in his mind. Personally, I am hoping we can find one with EFIS, nice FMS, etc. so that it is not so dated.
For those of you who fly or have flown older FA50s (not the EX version), what do you like and dislike about the aircraft? How do you like the performance vs. what you have flown in the past? Is it comfortable up front - how long before your legs lose circulation? Any examples of its versatility in terms of range and performance?
Thanks for any input. Again, we are in the very early stages of looking at the FA50. Personally, I would prefer it to the Lear I currently fly.
I realize the cabin is not so big but the boss is fixating on the supposed 3-engine safety. We may do limited travel to Europe and Hawaii and the extra engine makes a difference in his mind. Personally, I am hoping we can find one with EFIS, nice FMS, etc. so that it is not so dated.
For those of you who fly or have flown older FA50s (not the EX version), what do you like and dislike about the aircraft? How do you like the performance vs. what you have flown in the past? Is it comfortable up front - how long before your legs lose circulation? Any examples of its versatility in terms of range and performance?
Thanks for any input. Again, we are in the very early stages of looking at the FA50. Personally, I would prefer it to the Lear I currently fly.