Which VLJ do you like and why?

[cezzna]

The mustang and phenom have the advantage of proven know-how, and an already in place parts and maintenance network. The eclipse is so far behind and messed up(engines, avionics), so who knows with that. Something not right about speedbrakes that double as landing gear. In the end, I think it will have the durability of a potato chip. The piper-jet is a design joke, and the cirrus jet looks like a jetsons nightmare. Just pure ugly(think 787 cockpit).

Since all of this started, Cessna designed, tested, certified, and delivered a real product. I think the Phenom will be for real. The rest are toys.

 

[siucavflight]

I would like to see the Mustang in person, after seeing all of the pics, the Mustang gets my vote as far as looks go.

 

[mzaharis]

What is the objection to the Piperjet? The above-the-CG thrust line? It seems that Piper has given a lot of thought to the engine position, including rotor burst considerations, and trim considerations (check out the design briefs on the following link).

http://www.newpiper.com/piperjet/

If their automatic trim compensation system works, the engine mounting seems like a valid approach to optimize inlet efficiency for a single engine aircraft, vs. s-ducts. It seems like most of the single-engine VLJs are going to mounting the engine in a similar place (Piper Jet, Cirrus Personal Jet, Eclipse Concept Jet), with the single exception being the Diamond Jet, which has twin s-shaped ducts into the engine.

 

[propsarebest]

Something not right about speedbrakes that double as landing gear.

You mean like the dc-6 and dc-7????

 

[epic!]

I would like to see the Mustang in person, after seeing all of the pics, the Mustang gets my vote as far as looks go.

its a slick looking aircraft. definitely the "sportiest" jet out right now

 

[time builder]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20608745/

For those interested in the eclipse.

 

[cynic]

I also have a VLJ. You can not see it but I will tell you it is revolutionary. It costs .01 per mile to operate. You can buy it for $500,000.00 new.

Send me a deposit now and I'll let you have it for $400,000.00

Oh, the deposit in non refundable. Also, make the check out to me personally.