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Anybody know of a Eclipse 500 VLJ in service in Europe or maybe could be seen at an airshow ?
themoonsaballoon
18th Jul 2007, 12:07
None operating in Europe yet, nasty little thing was at EBACE though,
TMAB
ozzieb88
19th Jul 2007, 08:13
Saw one at Biggin Hill last month!
Tiny little thing...
carloslopez
20th Nov 2007, 16:13
Hi there,
As far as i know, unless they get the plane certified by easa, nobody can operate them in europe. Easa certification has been delayed to early 2008, provably because of this problem(published by easa this summer):
'The Eclipse 500 has an unusual design feature with respect to engine control. The engines FADEC’s are electrically powered by the aircraft electrical system instead of a dedicated and independent electrical source on each engine. This means that in case of total electrical failure the engines will maintain the power setting that was present at the moment of the failure. This failure also leads to the loss of shut-off capability'
Lots of european orders for the aircraft though (mostly air taxi operators), so hopefuly, they will fix this issue soon.
Jetscream 32
20th Nov 2007, 16:35
privately at least one i know of.... N reg - interesting article in FI today re TAG and management - flawed of course but good concept...lol :ugh:
blablablafly
20th Nov 2007, 22:47
search google on "eclipse aviation critic" to find some intersting questions being asked about the aircraft :eek:
eglk01
21st Nov 2007, 10:55
N500UK Based Blackpool arrived yesterday
first i belive
brgds.
themoonsaballoon
21st Nov 2007, 12:55
Will this become M-ANXI?
TMAB