Impressions & Opinions of G150

[Heavy Set]

The other day my boss mentioned that he toured a G150 and he really liked the airplane. We are currently flying a Lear 45 and no doubt the cabin comfort difference made a positive impression for him. I have seen some of the previous posts about the G150 using the Search function, but I'd like to get some updated information. I have actually seen the G150 a few times as I travel around the West Coast - I know there are a few in the area. So a few questions for those who are in the know:

1. Overall impressions of the G150 as an operator? Positives/negatives.

2. How do you like the office up front? Comfort, Pro Line 21, etc.? Is it a comfortable ride up front on longer flights?

3. How does it compare to previous aircraft (maybe the aircraft it replaced)?

4. If you had the decision to buy it again, would you? If not, what aircraft would you buy instead?

As far as operating characteristics, we would not require many short runways - we tend to fly to airports with decent length (VNY, LAS, BFI, TEB, etc.). Although important, the cost is not a huge deal (within reason of course). I am particularly interested in hearing from current operators vs. just getting suggestions on other aircraft to consider (i.e., Falcon 50, Sovereign).

The boss was favorably impressed with the G150 and I have been asked to get some information - it may never go beyond that (but I will keep my fingers crossed). PMs are also welcome - Thanks!

 

[johnsonrod]

Looks like a nice airplane. I hear the Pro Line 21 is a nice set-up.

 

[ultrarunner]

The G150 and LR45 are completely different classes of aircraft, which explains the impression of your boss.

The G150 will fly 4-5 folks 3000nm no-sweat. And unlike some home-builds and cheapo Proline 21 experiments, Gulfstream, as one would expect, fully integrated the Proline 21 package.

The plane runs under the radar, IMHO, and if you can't tolerate the price-point that a large-cabin plane will cost you to go that far, a G150 or G200 can't be beat for the money.

If you want "new" anything else that flies that far in a large-cabin is going to cost nearly twice as much and be availble 4 year from now.

 

[lnm22]

I am flying the CL30 and the pro line 21 is the best. i know you are looking at the G150, but since one person mentioned the G200, you must look at the CL30. IT IS WELL WORK THE WAIT!!! just compare the performance data and it will be an easy decision.

 

[ultrarunner]

A G150 can be had in a year. If you're willing to pay a comple mil premium on a CL300, there are one or two available now.

Of the birds mentioned, the CL300 is the best of the bunch if you're willing to tolerate Bombardier's customer support issues.

If it were me, I'd snag a 150 now, and wait for Gulfstream to announce the G300.

 

[lnm22]

Absolutely if you need something now, go for the G150, but I don't know how much of a hurry they are in. If you can wait, go for the best.

 

[snow-back]

Absolutely if you need something now, go for the G150, but I don't know how much of a hurry they are in. If you can wait, go for the best.

You mean the new G200 replacement right.

 

[ultrarunner]

You mean the new G200 replacement right.

Yep, a new wing, more thrust and new avionics. That's going to be a nice bird. And it will have Gulfstream behind it. It's my pic vs. a Bombardier product.

 

[lnm22]

If it is important to say you have a "Gulfstream" go for it. The new CL30 program by Bombardier is spectacular.

 

[ultrarunner]

If it is important to say you have a "Gulfstream" go for it. The new CL30 program by Bombardier is spectacular.

Nope, not important at all. And If I could get Gulfstream to support the CL300, we'd have one!

I don't deny the CL is a GREAT bird. It's the product support behind it that's the problem.

YMMV.