OK, I’ve whined enough about the new jet. I’ve moaned about the speedbrake-spoiler failure that occurs every time I get above Flight Level 300; about the fact that I will have to pay Williams for 150 hours per year on the engine program even though I won’t fly that much; about the ridiculous wait to get a letter of authorization for flight in RVSM airspace (how much fuel is wasted in the United States waiting for these letters as jets fly low, burning lots of jet-A?). Enough, already.
Comparing Two Remarkable Airplanes
Key Takeaways:
- The author compares their new Premier 1 jet to their previous Piper Cheyenne I turboprop, highlighting the jet's superior speed and altitude (flying almost twice as high and fast), which allows for smoother rides above weather, though it consumes roughly double the fuel.
- Operational differences include the jet's more complex pre-flight checks and taxiing, but surprisingly easier landings, as well as advanced safety features like TCAS.
- Despite initial "whining" about some complexities and increased costs, the author expresses overall appreciation for the jet's impressive capabilities and the "serious enterprise" feel of owning and flying such an advanced aircraft.
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