Falcon 2000

[banned username 2]

It was durning the electrical session after lunch while trying to adjust to EST. I will be the 1st to admit if I am wrong. Not that it has ever happened before

Well seeing as today is Wednesday, that would be a FREE lunch!

 

[2000flyer]

The 2000 is underpowered....when you're comparing it to a G4. The only time power becomes an issue is a short lag between FL360-390, and when using anti-ice at high altitudes. Otherwise, absolutely no problem what-so-ever!

The 2000EX EASy will have two batteries.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with flying it international. I've heard the RAT, battery, yada yada issue several times. I'm sure the G5 is a real bummer over the pacific with a total electrical failure (sarcasm....what are the odds?). I don't care if you're flying a Citation or 767 over water....you plan accordingly.

Eastbound to Europe shouldn't be much of a problem out of Boston most days. Westbound, especially in winter, plan on Ireland - Newfoundland - east coast. Summer time depends...conditions have to be favorable.

There are a few "high" time 2000's on the market in the $12-15M range. I promise you'll love this aircraft.

2000Flyer

 

[Bandit60]

My company has a 2000EX and they are very pleased with it so far. I personally dont fly it but those who do have good things to say about it. It has alot more power than the 2000 and it is extremely quite in the cabin.

 

[G4G5]

You are absolutly kidding yourself if you think that the F2000 is a international over water aircraft. Just look at what the FAA requires the 121 etops carriers to have. Then ask yourself if you still fee comfortable with that ONE battery.

Dassault never intended to have the F2000 operate as an over the pond aircraft. They specificly market the THREE engine aircraft for the long international market.

Is a total electrical failure a remote possiblity, yes. But if you still feel so confident that the F2000 is a long haul over water aircraft. So be it. The next time you are in TEB ask your instructor to give it to you in the sim. Then see what happens when you have to do an emergency descent just so you can get down to the APU guranteed start envelope with a min of 22v.

Oh yeah, that APU always starts on the first try after being cold soaked at altitude for hours. Whats left in that batt now?

What about the Oxygen wet foot print? Anyone taking this aircraft to for long over water flights (especially Hawaii) may want to look at those pages in the flight manual.

 

[AA717driver]

G4G5--Maybe they WANT to live on the edge...

You want comfort(spelled redundancy) you have to pay for it. Sure, what are the odds of a total electrical failure? Probably slim.

Ditching in 30 foot waves... TC

 

[G4G5]

Hi TC,

I see a new type rating added.

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[CatYaaak]

really?

and to every type of airport imaginable??!!!

Aren't you impressed? I know I'm impressed. I know when I want to find out anything about airplanes, I just run to the nearest Frac pilot because after all they fly more AND to all those unimaginable places. They are trailblazers...dare I say it.... skygods!