Originally Posted by
BizJetJock
Strange, I've just run it through APG using the current metar (2100z) and its obstacle limited off both runways, with 32L giving you 2000lbs more than 14R. So it's quite reasonable that to get to a "comfortable" fuel level they wanted 32.
Was that with a rolling takeoff or static takeoff? I had a friend run a flight plan and performance for the G550 and G650. Unless you get above 34C, these airplanes are structurally limited. Above that, you start getting obstacle limited on runway 14R.
Thanks,
Rich Boll