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Old 12th Oct 2012, 18:36
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CL300
 
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Everything is "special" on a 200; 3 spools engine, Falcon 50 parts, Riveted fuselage, full wing slats; "Analog DEEC".

Darrell is indeed the guy to speak with.

We got the world record between Gander and Paris in a 200; 4h24 minutes ! a blast !

Downside : it is more expensive to operate than a 900; burn the same amount of fuel, take half of the payload , and go halfway than a 900; but they cost nothing to buy, and may be you could find someone that will pay you to take it. There is virtually no loan engines ( they are different from the coast guard one's; UH25 have 5400 Lbs of thrust vs 5200 on the 200). if your plane has no reverses, tailwind start is a no-no.

The only "tip" i can give you , will be to be careful when setting take off power. 60% stabilized, 80% stabilized, then let go the brakes and firewall; caution with Xwind on power up. Then 800°C of ITT is a good target for the initial thrust reduction ( noise and speed); it is barely stage 3.

You ill have a loads of fun, but the mechanics also..but it is a safe airframe; ALL the 200's are in a flyable condition now...

A falcon 50 sim can be used for training and the profiles, same avionics, the instructor is just "adjusting" the central engine thrust

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