Lear Jet Question

[Timebuilder]

We just had a 35 go through the RVSM gauntlet last year. It took a while.

The STC for the 20 series might keep a lot of planes flying. Now, about the noise abatement problem...

 

[Rick1128]

RVSM

RVSM is still a crap shoot for the 20's. Until it is approved I wouldn't count on it. There are a lot of operators who are counting on it getting approved. And even if it is approved, it will depend on how much it costs. If it is too high we'll see very few 20's flying in the future. The quotes out there right now are $150K to $175K. But remember they original quotes for the G2 were running $250K to $300K. Some have been as much as $750K. In my opinion, if the RVSM stc goes much above $250K to $300K we will not see too many 20's flying.

There are way to many issues to handle. The autopilot, 2nd Flight Data Computuer, Pitot/Static system, altimitry, etc.

As for hush kits, there is a kit out there by Bizjet. Seems to work, but you lose the T/Rs. They have not sold too many of them.

 

[slickmagneto]

NEW MOTORS

Don't forget about the Williams engine conversion for the 20 series that is currently in testing.

 

[Rick1128]

Williams

Looks like it has possibilities. But the price is like $1.2 million. They have not and will not sell too many of these conversions. Cause you are now well into the Lear 35 price range. As a general rule, converted aircraft do not hold their values well.

 

[OldTomcat]

Cheapest LR 25/35 type

Where is the cheapest place to get the type rating in the southwest U.S? One of my associates just needs the ticket to start logging PIC time.

Thanks

 

[AviateYou]

Lear Differences and tidbits.

This may sound trivial, the Lear 35 makes you a good stick, but rudder? The yaw damper goes on right after t/o and is disconnected in the flare on landing to avoid adverse dutch roll with fuel in the tip tanks if you get inadvertantly slow due to say windshear. The only time you use rudder is in the Sim or in a crosswind landing. The Lear 25 takes planning, unless you are getting the FJ44 mod (sweet) the CJ610s (same engine as a T-38 with no afterburner) suck fuel faster than you can believe 2200 lbs first hour (don't start down until you ascertain the weather and you are sure you can land) as compared to the Lear 35A which is about uses the TFE 731s is 17OO lbs first hour. Then you have a totally different Avionics package (EFIS) (FMS) in the Lear 31A with it's "Longhorn Wing" that climbs like a homesick angel. And than theres the Lear 55 a fine aircraft really, offering it's midsize cabin with 737-200 runway performance. The point is a type in the 35 will help but make sure you attend a good differences course preferably by Simuflite or Flight Safety or something comparable if you plan on diversifying in one of the other Lears. Hey go down to your favorite pilot shop and read Learjets published by Geza Szurovy. Its a good read!