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Old 27th Mar 2012, 21:55
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Have a look at the Sovereign. Prices have dropped a lot.

Good range (2300nm with 200nm altn with headwinds) , very, very good runway performance ( T/O, 2nd segment & LDG), Climbs like a homesick angel, good speed (up to .80, mid thirties youŽll see 450-460KTAS), very quiet cabin, ramp appeal is good. Already chapter 4, which will be a factor in Europe soon.
Very big heated baggage compartment and compared to a Hawker you donŽt need to haul a ton of TKS around if youŽre on a longer trip in winter.

Fuel efficiency is not the strongest point of the Sov when you do the shorter trips...I guess thats not so different to the others mentioned. I do have limited experience with the III & VII, from a MX standpoint I would take them off the equation, they are expensive kites to operate.
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