How long does it take to get comfortable in a new airplane? Familiarity with type and class may shorten the honeymoon, but with every new airplane comes a new set of quirks and personality traits. It is like a marriage.
Getting to Know a New Airplane
Key Takeaways:
- The author recounts the challenging yet exciting transition to owning and flying a more complex Premier 1 jet, likening the steep learning curve and adaptation process to a new marriage.
- Getting familiar with the Premier 1 involved a lengthy pre-flight checklist and adapting to its quirks, including recurring "roll fail" incidents that necessitated specialized zero-flaps landings.
- Despite appreciating the jet's speed and advanced avionics, the author highlights its complexity, high fuel consumption, and the "mechanical drama" that accompanies this significant upgrade from turboprop ownership.
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