Flexjet & the Challenger 605

[johnsonrod]

I recall someone mentioning that Flexjet would eventually replace all Challenger 604s with new Challenger 605s. What is the timeline for these replacement aircraft - how many are expected in 2007? Clearly, having multiple aircraft types with the ProLine 21 set-up will benefit training and proficiency - CL300 and eventually the CL605 and Lear 60XR.

I found a great pic of the 605 - looks like a comfortable flight deck. Anyone have any experience with the ProLine 21 - any impressions? Looks like an easy and functional setup.

http://www.airliners.net/open.file?...ht=691&sok= BEQRE OL cubgb_vq QRFP&photo_nr=2

Add to that a flight attendant to prepare your coffee during the flight and you have a real nice ride... Look forward to seeing those on the Flexjet line soon. Again, how many can we expect in 2007?

 

[On Your Six]

I recall someone mentioning that Flexjet would eventually replace all Challenger 604s with new Challenger 605s. What is the timeline for these replacement aircraft - how many are expected in 2007? Clearly, having multiple aircraft types with the ProLine 21 set-up will benefit training and proficiency - CL300 and eventually the CL605 and Lear 60XR.

I found a great pic of the 605 - looks like a comfortable flight deck. Anyone have any experience with the ProLine 21 - any impressions? Looks like an easy and functional setup.

http://www.airliners.net/open.file?...ht=691&sok= BEQRE OL cubgb_vq QRFP&photo_nr=2

Add to that a flight attendant to prepare your coffee during the flight and you have a real nice ride... Look forward to seeing those on the Flexjet line soon. Again, how many can we expect in 2007?

Wow - that's quite an upgrade. What's the performance difference between the 604 and 605? Anyone know?

 

[walshsfly]

The ProLine 21 makes life very easy, nice big bright screens, more info than you sometimes want, and everything is integrated. Coming from the 6 screen CRJ to the 4 screen CL30 wasn't that big of a change but you get more info at your finger tips.

I am not too sure on the performance of the 605 but I don't think its that much different. But then again I haven't flown the 604 so I'm not going to speculate.

 

[hawkerjet]

Is the 604 the same type rating as the 605?

 

[Iam3rd]

Is the 604 the same type rating as the 605?

I hear that it is just differences training so I would assume.

 

[Launchpad]

604 and 605 same type, not much performance diff. Still a mess of switches on the overhead panel on the 605 and a cabin pressure controller from 1950.

 

[300pilot]

2 Day differences training, will be the same for the LR60XR