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Old 10th Oct 2006, 15:26
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Fuji Abound
 
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I have some time on the 42, a bit less on the 40, both the diesel versions. The 42 has the G1000 fitted as standard. It is the pedals that move not the seats. The argument is this makes for a far more rigid seat construction and therefore presumably it is easier to meet the impact safety specifications.

The FADEC appears to work very well. However on both the 40 and 42 the power reduction is far more linear than for a conventional engine. In consequence, and combined with a very clean airframe, the approach technique is more like a turbo prop.

In my view both aircraft are ideally a little under powered so expect longer take off runs and less load carrying ability, however on the plus side in the cruise the performance is exceptional and given the fuel consumption, the range is astonishing. The cockpit is modern and well designed. In the G1000 version I think it would be difficult to beet the cockpit ergonomics.
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