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Short leg routes from US to Europe? (Read 291 times)
Jul 26th, 2004 at 8:00pm

flybluesky   Offline
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I am considering hitting a friend of mine up for a trip to Europe in his personal jet - I'd pay for the operating costs.  The only problem is that it is a light jet, a Beechcraft Premier One.  While it's relatively fast (400 - 450 knots), it's range is only 1500 nm.

How would I check into the quickest route to Europe from the US using an aircraft with such a limited range?

I'm not a pilot and don't have access to flight planning services. 

I want to have a short leg course in mind so he doesn't immediately say "No Way!"  I think it would be a blast to have use of the jet once we get to Europe.

Thx!
 
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Reply #1 - Jul 26th, 2004 at 9:08pm

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Not sure...but couldn't you stop for fuel olong the way...meaning somewere up north...?
 
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Reply #2 - Jul 27th, 2004 at 2:23pm

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I've done it before in a non-RVSM, Lear35(1,800nm range) and have always gone KBGR-CYYR-BIKF-destination. I use and recommend Universal Weather. They plan the entire flight and arrange customs and handling when required.

Unless you are leaving from the Northeastern US, this can be a marathon flight to try and accomplish in one day. I recommend staying the night in Keflavik.

The speed of the aircraft will not be that big of a factor, as you are usually limited to .72-.74 mach on the crossing anyway. You are not in Radar contact and use an HF radio(another equipment requirement to consider)and cannot change your speed readily once you have been given a clearance.
Just for quick reference, Bangor to Shannon usually takes about 10hrs(flight hours) at .74m when making two stops(ie: Goose Bay and Kef.).
 

.....so I loaded up the plane and moved to Middle-EEEE..........OIL..that is......
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Reply #3 - Aug 3rd, 2004 at 9:42pm

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It will probably cost you less for first class airline tickets than it would to pay for the operation costs for that exceptionally long flight.
 

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Reply #4 - Aug 3rd, 2004 at 10:02pm

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Agreed on the pricing - but not nearly as much of an adventure.  I'd be happy if I never fly commercial again.
 
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