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Old 18th Mar 2015, 08:34
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Compare to your sovereign it will be around 30% more expensive. Especially out of warranty. But up to a C check ( 6 years) it is quite predictable. If the aircraft is under the FalconCare program (or similar) this eases the hurdles, as usual, but there is a premium to it.
As far as the Easy cockpit is concerned, especially Easy2 full package, it is really nice, Easy 1 was lacking a lot of stuff.
Speed; the supercritical point of drag is at .76 on this falcon wing up to .80 you find yourself still on the "flat" portion of the cuve, pushing a mach especially at high weight is a huge issue for range and fuel burn.
The bird meets the books figures, if flown like the book says.
Brake energy limit is like the CG.. you need to work at it to exceed it or to have some kind of penalty. ( pilot technique is unfortunately not taken into account as far as the regulations are concerned) only the charts rules, but if you operate mainly in Europe it should not be an issue ( even Samedan at 35°C)
DO NOT get into a classic..... but if looking for a used Easy..take one WITHOUT winglets...

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