If I could fly one FRAX aircraft I would

[Heavy Set]

Just thought it would be a fun topic. There are a lot of interesting airplanes flown in the fractional fleets out there... I have talked to many fractional pilots and most have a "favorite" corporate aircraft - either flown or on the wish list.

The FRAX aircraft that I would fly for the rest of my career (if offered) would be the Citation X. I like its looks, its speed (.92 mach at FL510), its range and its advanced flight deck - pure glass. Sure, it might be a little tight in the cockpit for long flights, but that wouldn't be too bad.

So, which CURRENT Frax aircraft (not a SSBJ) would you choose to fly if given the opportunity (regardless of whether your company operates them now or not)? Which aircraft and why?


Cheers

 

[LR25]

I would fly the Beech 18...........ohh, nevermind.

 

[sweptwingz]

No doubt about it....

For me, the clear choice could only be one aircraft:

THE WILGA

It's ugly, slow, and noisy. The owner's will be so disgusted with it that I'll spend every tour right where I belong. At home.

 

[KINGAIR PIC]

I would pick the G-V. It may not be as fast as the Citation X, but it probably makes for a better long haul aircraft.

 

[Buckeye]

DC-3

I would Pick the DC-3 it has style, elegance and the owner would have class to pick such a magnificent machine. Listen to those 1830's purr.....ahh.....music to me ears

 

[Heavy Set]

How about CURRENT FRAX airplanes? I doubt there are many Frax Wilgas or DC-3s out there....

So, what will it be - Global Express, BBJ, Excel, Lear 45, Citation X, Hawker 800XP, Beechjet 400A....? And why?

 

[slickmagneto]

How about CURRENT FRAX airplanes? I doubt there are many Frax Wilgas or DC-3s out there....


So, what will it be - Global Express, BBJ, Excel, Lear 45, Citation X, Hawker 800XP, Beechjet 400A....? And why?

Been There. Done That.
Looking for something more fun to fly.

 

[swberry]

Better get ready for those 5 hour flights in a 2 hour seat.

Well said. The X is great to a point, then the walls begin to close in. If you are concerned about the 5 hour flights then you will LOVE the 6 hour flights.

 

[x402]

It's gonna be a long hot summer in Columbus, bring your clubs.
( I'm just jealous )

 

[Buckeye]

OK on a serious note it would be a Falcon 2000 EX. But with short range tanks limited to 1+30 legs with NBAA IFR Reserves.

 

[xrated]

The FRAX aircraft that I would fly for the rest of my career (if offered) would be the Citation X. I like its looks, its speed (.92 mach at FL510)

The X is a great fractional airplane and no doubt its a performer but .92 at FL510 is a bit optimistic

I really enjoy the X but I would like to fly the G-V........just not for 12 hrs at a time.

 

[Otter]

wishing

Well, if we are going to sit and just wish about airframes, then I suppose the BBJ. That way no matter how much BBQ you eat, your butt will most likely, still fit the seat.

 

[xrated]

The company I fly for has a DA-2000 and the guys that fly it love it, but what a yawner! The thing has the ramp presents of a Cessna 172. Ok, ya, its great if you want to play with a 50 yr old F/A or if your tired of eating sandwiches and you'd rather be able to heat up a 5 lb. Rudy's lasagna, but come on! Have some ambition.

Just trying to stir the pot a little. The post was supposed to be "fun"

 

[LearLove]

Dash 8


Never flown it or even stepped foot in it but I'd take the 2000 too.

However out of any plane out there how about a G-73T with some hotty nimpho blond as the only customer, O yeah and its stocked with rum and beer.

If I really could have it my way a P-47. Just stuff the customer in the drop tank. Now thats service.

 

[X/2000 driver]

xrated

What do you know about the falcon 2000? let alone a C172...
Its a great airplane and you drool at the sight of it everytime you see it, you probably even dream about it...

Its the best, and maybe I will let you fly it someday..

 

[xrated]

I think I'll be retired before it comes back. Got that going for me! I must admit, it gets more attention now then it ever did on the ramp.

 

[Semore Butts]

Challenger 300

Before I left Flexo-Jeto I really drooled over the "Continental" (Challenger 300 as they are calling it now).
I saw it several times in ICT, and one night got to spend about 30 minutes looking it over in the hanger.
It's really a badass looking aircraft!
As I gained experience as a civilian I learned that you must have your "ass" calibrated to see what kind of aircraft you "max out" at as far as hours in the saddle. (The G-5 and Global are 2 "ass challenges" for sure.
At this point I am happily parking my "caboose" in a Hawker 800XP (Honeywell cockpit) for now. The Collins cockpit is really nice, I have actually seen it once.
There are some other great airplanes coming out in the future, the Hawker Horizon, The Falcon 2000EX just to name a couple.


I'm on board, Take care.

 

[GVFlyer]

Most favored jet

The G550 - EJI has one coming...

 

[FlexNoMore]

How you hanging SemoreButts, been awhile you ole BA.

Okay, I will give up .5 mach to the X, settle for .87 @ FL430 during hours 1 thru 6, then FL470 hours 7 thru 10, the FL510 hours 11 thru 12. We can do .89 but who would fly at FL390 if given a choice.

About that butt factor, crew rest bunk for 2 hours after a 4 hour flightdeck rotation, moives - music - reading - sleep. Did I mention the crew lav, oh I just did.

Lots of nice iron out there today, all have their positives and negatives, flying them is still what it's about for me after 34 years. More power =more speed=more grins!!!!!!!!!!

Some of the ole FlexDogs did learn new tricks, has anyone checked lately, 350+ airplanes and 1500 pilots yet. Or did that dream die with TG departure?

Keep the Blue side up.............FlexNoMore

 

[BigFlyr]

Some of the ole FlexDogs did learn new tricks, has anyone checked lately, 350+ airplanes and 1500 pilots yet. Or did that dream die with TG departure?

More like 100 airplanes and 350 pilots...