G200 Info

[gear_guy]

400A- I apoligize. I thought about it and it does look like I was stirring the pot. Even though I did just come across the thread. You don't have to believe me. I am man enough to take the blame. I shouldnt have posted it...especially on a perfectly good thread. I am being sincere.

 

[suen1843]

Well, have you guys made up yet? Sounds like you answered your own question 400A. The G200 is just an overgrown westwind.

Haha--funny stuff.

Overgrown Westwind is probably right. And, a Global is an overgrown CL-600, a Lear 60 is an overgrown LR24, a G4/5/350 etc is an overgrown G159, a DA50 is an overgrown DA20, a 777 is an overgrown 737, and on and on and on.

We didn't get a G200 because it didn't meet our high and hot needs. Same reason we didn't get a CL-604 or LR45 or Hawker XP. The DA900 would have been a good fit, but, since we previously operated a Dassault product, we were aware of the arrogant and lazy attitude of the French when it comes to product support, we didn't even look at the 900 or 2000.

Solved all the problems by getting another G4SP.

Our neighbor with the pair of 200's is happy with his. He borrows our mechanic occasionally for pre/post work. Our guy says it is very easy to work on. I can only relate whatever information is given to me. But, the guys on our field say they have never had a failure to dispatch on time in the 2 years they have operated the 200. I have also seen them land several times and make the first turnoff....2600 feet from the threshold.

BTW, I have been told the G200 has the same gear legs, brakes and wheels as the Challenger. Anyone know if that is correct?

 

[Lead Sled]

BTW, I have been told the G200 has the same gear legs, brakes and wheels as the Challenger. Anyone know if that is correct?

No, the are definately different. If anything, the wheels are closer to what you'd find on a Falcon. As far as a G200 just being an overgrown Westwind, there is actually a lot of truth to that statement. It is definately an overgrown SPX.

Lead Sled

 

[FlyFlyFly]

Will this aircraft be based at an airport on a river west of a large southern city?

 

[400A]

No Sweat Gear Guy

No worries man!!

As far as the aircraft, it will be based in a large southern city with a nasty river 300 yards north of the airport.

 

[FlyFlyFly]

Tell TH I said hello...

 

[400A]

Flyflyfly

Will do,, Thanks for helping with the SIC search.

400A