Citation X
These guys put an X into a 3000' runway without much of a problem. Touchdown right on the numbers.
Beechcraft Adds Garmin G5000 as 400XPR Option | Aviation International News
Buys can choose between the Pro-line 21 and the Garmin G5000. The Garmin setup being 200 lbs lighter than the P21.
Has anyone had some experience with the G5000. is it as capable as the pro-line gear.
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Hello i'm NOT a pilot but looking at an citation X for work purposes.
Would a citation X be able to land at London Southend airport?
Would a citation X be able to takeoff with max passengers and then fly onward to Nice LFMN Airport?
If this is not possible i may look at Cambridge airport EGSC.
Thanks
Nathan
Would a citation X be able to land at London Southend airport?
Would a citation X be able to takeoff with max passengers and then fly onward to Nice LFMN Airport?
If this is not possible i may look at Cambridge airport EGSC.
Thanks
Nathan
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Hi Nathan,
The Citation X shouldn't have any problem getting in and out of Southend and making it direct to Nice. At MTOW the 'X' has a take-off distance of about 5200ft and the runway at Southend has an available take-off run of just over 5700ft.
Cambridge would also work just fine for the 'X'
The Citation X shouldn't have any problem getting in and out of Southend and making it direct to Nice. At MTOW the 'X' has a take-off distance of about 5200ft and the runway at Southend has an available take-off run of just over 5700ft.
Cambridge would also work just fine for the 'X'
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Nathan,
The X shouldn't have a problem there, but with the runway slope it may be limited slightly on hot days when the runway is wet if the winds favor the downslope runway. If you are only going to Nice, then it shouldn't be a problem for takeoff. As long as you don't plan on carrying excessive amounts of reserve fuel into Southend and the temp isn't in the 30s, then the X will work fine. Just keep an eye on the Basic Operating Weight of the X that you plan on using/buying. This is basically the weight of the plane before adding passengers. Since there is a maximum zero fuel weight, you want to make sure that the X you are using doesn't have too much extra equipment installed. I have seen some very heavy Citation Xs that don't allow for a full passenger (8 generally. 9 if you want someone sitting on the toilet) and baggage weight (300lbs). To fill a X with passengers like that means not a lot of personal space onboard. Have you thought about at CL-300 since it is a short hop you want to use it for? It would give everyone a bit more elbow room.
The X shouldn't have a problem there, but with the runway slope it may be limited slightly on hot days when the runway is wet if the winds favor the downslope runway. If you are only going to Nice, then it shouldn't be a problem for takeoff. As long as you don't plan on carrying excessive amounts of reserve fuel into Southend and the temp isn't in the 30s, then the X will work fine. Just keep an eye on the Basic Operating Weight of the X that you plan on using/buying. This is basically the weight of the plane before adding passengers. Since there is a maximum zero fuel weight, you want to make sure that the X you are using doesn't have too much extra equipment installed. I have seen some very heavy Citation Xs that don't allow for a full passenger (8 generally. 9 if you want someone sitting on the toilet) and baggage weight (300lbs). To fill a X with passengers like that means not a lot of personal space onboard. Have you thought about at CL-300 since it is a short hop you want to use it for? It would give everyone a bit more elbow room.
Has anyone flown the X+, curious as to hows its performing against against book numers and in comparison to earlier models. Some people have said the old model has a poor 2ns segment climb performance at hot or high elevations.
Has Cessna addressed the systems issues in the X+ that have been mentioned here.
Has Cessna addressed the systems issues in the X+ that have been mentioned here.
