Fabric instead of leather in a biz jet? Any particular reason for that?
Fabric instead of leather in a biz jet? Any particular reason for that?
Cujet, how much cheaper is it to redo the original [interior] vs just replacement of the entire assembly?
I am curious as to the avionics suite and whether or not it contained RC avionics.
Both the G550 and the PC-12 NG have the same core systems, Honeywell Primus avionics (550=EPIC, PC-12=APEX) The difference being the Pilatus having 1 (MAU modular avionics unit) and the G550 3, and of course, the displays. As you might expect, they are exceptionally capable, despite not being leading edge. There really is nothing this avionics suite can't do. Well possibly orbital insertion into a Mars polar ellipse...
What's nice about it are the regular upgrades in both software and hardware. Just pull out a card and insert a new, more powerful one, say with more memory. I can load all the operational software myself, so if something gets glitchy, it's no problem to start over and re-load everything. Something that was not possible with older style avionics.
G550
PC-12 NG
Thank you for sharing! I got my pilots license even before my driver's license. My dad owned a 172 and we flew together a lot. I used to take dates on flights from our home in Baltimore to Ocean City MD (45min flight) - so much fun. Don't fly anymore, probably been 15 yrs. I thought of getting back into it but seems like after 9/11 any flight planning is a PITA. You used to be able to just get up and fly around aimlessly, now you have to alway have a flight plan etc. I live in Texas now and lots of open space to enjoy...maybe I will again one day after all
You used to be able to just get up and fly around aimlessly, now you have to alwaya have a flight plan etc. I live in Texas now and lots of open space to enjoy...maybe I will again one day after all