Which would you rather?

[BoxFlyr]

Which of these aircraft would you rather be flying and why, Lear 55,Citation3,or Hawker700? Boss is starting to look for something different and these are the 3 he talked about. Your input would be apprieciated. Boxflyr

 

[Rythm3]

Go with either of the ones with the APU.

 

[satpak77]

go with the one that pays the most

 

[hawkerflyer]

Go with the one with an APU that also pays the most...

 

[Hawker800]

Hawker800

None of the above. First of all they are non production aircraft. I went through this with my boss last year. The Hawker 800 is a better ship. Roomy cabin, still in production, cheaper than a 700 to operate, larger than the 3 or LR55. Of course cost is a major factor and I do not know what your budget is like. This is the best I can say with the info you have provided. Good luck with your search. Stay safe.

 

[Shamus]

The Hawker 700 has slightly higher fuel burn [(~150 lbs more an hour) but it holds much more fuel. I think 10,ooo lbs compared to 6,900 lbs] then a 55. I've never flown a Citation, but from a pilot perspective, the 700 has a much more roomy cockpit and cabin then a 55, but is much slower, and climbs like a pig when heavy. The APU is nice on the Hawker, but either way, both type ratings are great because they cover almost all models. I guess for comfort, I would go with the Hawker.

 

[jeb]

We did the demo route in the 60 & XP, we are now int the middle of contract issues on the 800A I liked both aircraft but the cabin is what the Boss wanted larger than the 60. I believe it will carry six passengers a little more comfortable. Getting a class date for the crew has been a little bit of a problem. Didn't realize a Type for a Hawker would cost 28,000 plus.

 

[Bandit60]

We did the demo route in the 60 & XP, we are now int the middle of contract issues on the 800A I liked both aircraft but the cabin is what the Boss wanted larger than the 60. I believe it will carry six passengers a little more comfortable. Getting a class date for the crew has been a little bit of a problem. Didn't realize a Type for a Hawker would cost 28,000 plus.

Stay with an 800XP and not a 800A. There is a big difference in performance between the two. The XP has a much better wing and will be able to do more for you. The xp actually has a little ( and I mean little) more baggage space, which you will need if you want to carrry six passengers comfortabe with bags.

 

[Hawker800]

Bandit is correct about the XP vs the 800a. My 800a has extra baggage mod which is a big advantage but the XP is a better aircraft.
JEB: You may want to look at Simcom in Orlando for your type. Much cheaper and a lot more friendly there. Plenty of hotels and restaurants close by. They do have a full motion level C simulator.

 

[jeb]

Hawker 800, Thanks for the heads up on Simcom I will check it out. Simuflite was a lower rate than FSI (5000.00) per perso. Problem they can't guarantee a class date till July. Has anybody trained at Simcom? We have always trained at FSI till last year, gave Simuflite a try.