Lear 35 to 55

[Jump Pilot]

I got the word that I am going into Lear 55 class soon. I am current in the 35 and just wondering if anybody has any tips about the 55.

Thanks.

 

[banned username 2]

You'll have no problem. You will enjoy the extra room of the 55. The 55 has less performance than the 35, however. It is quite a runway hog.

 

[temcgrew]

lear 55 review

check out www.jetreview.com for lear 55 study information.

 

[Timebuilder]

I have to second what Falcon Capt said!

Levaing Sant Maarten on a hot day, that mountain was coming up on me very quickly, and the airspeed indicator acted like it was full of glue. (oink, oink)

It's fun (and easy) to fly, lands great, and customers love it compared to the 35. Loading baggage through the back door is a two man operation, and also an exercise in spatial relations as you learn to maximize the poorly designed L-shaped bag area. Thankfully, there is another small compartment near the left engine. We put the crew bags there.

No sweat. Have fun.