Impressions & Opinions of G150

[GEXDriver]

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

It's surprising to see a fellow Bombardier customer characterize their support as "spectacular". I can think of other nouns, and most certainly, adjectives that would be more appropriate.

We have both Gulfstream and Bombardier aircraft in our fleet. We enjoy Gulfstream support and suffer Bombardier's alleged support.

I'm sure that the G250 is coming, but right now the G200 and CL300 are comparable products.

We looked at them as replacements for our Hawkers.

The G200 is cheaper, has a larger cabin and galley, more baggage space and IRSs (not available on the CL300).

The CL300 has better field performance and a better initial cruise altitude.

If it were my decision, I'd go for the Gulfstream support.

 

[snow-back]

Best in the business...so I've heard.

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Untitled/Untitled/1312254

 

[mzaharis]

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

To be really pedantic, Gulfstream already released a G300 in 2003 - it was the reduced-range G-IV derivative that preceded the G350.

http://www.gulfstream.com/news/releases/2003/080603.html

 

[ultrarunner]

To be really pedantic, Gulfstream already released a G300 in 2003 - it was the reduced-range G-IV derivative that preceded the G350.

http://www.gulfstream.com/news/releases/2003/080603.html

Yeah, I meant G250

 

[G100F16]

Best in the business...so I've heard.

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Untitled/Untitled/1312254

I've heard the same thing, Snow-Back. Nice pic - I saw that plane just yesterday - isn't it an Astra?

Bombardier was starting up a program called "Parts Express" with a LJ. What's the status there??

 

[sleepy]

I see that Guflstream painted the rubber deice boots silver. Why not just give it the real thing? How well do those boots work?

 

[snow-back]

I've heard the same thing, Snow-Back. Nice pic - I saw that plane just yesterday - isn't it an Astra?

Bombardier was starting up a program called "Parts Express" with a LJ. What's the status there??

I believe it's a well used Astra SP that's maintained impeccably...kind of like some of those old MMT Vipers.

 

[hawkerjet]

We were researching a new aircraft a year ago and the G150 was in the mix. Performance was an issue with us as we went into a couple of 5000 ft strips regularly. Boots didn't deter us as we had flown westinds for years and they worked well. What did deter us was the Hawker 900XP. For similar pricing we got more cabin space, similar, 2900nm range and better short field performance. I'd let him look at one to compare. Baggage space is still not as good as the G150, however even with 2 rafts on board we still have plenty of space provided not more than 2 of those over sized pan pacific suitcases are brought along. The Hawker 750 gives you an external baggage compartment but reduces range to 2200nm.

 

[lewis flyer]

Now flying a G200. Its not only a runway pig, I think it handles terribly on the ground. It is not a Gulfstream except the product support is excellent. I hear the G250 will be much better and more Gulfstream influence.

However, Its great if you are a G200 NetJets Captain making 140K.

 

[G100F16]

...kind of like some of those old MMT Vipers.

Ouch, that hurts!

I guess I'd better start surfing FI more often...took me 2+ months to see your reply, Snow-back. (Okay, I'll admit, I'm a bad geek.)

Actually, the MMT Vipers are late models - '95-97s! Pretty "young" for the fleet...and had several face lifts!

As for Astras...great planes and great value. I just wish more G100 operators would trade up to the -150 so I could get their "hand me downs!"

-G