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BizJet Ownership: Developing a Relationship With Your New Company Aircraft… 178
Discovering the unique characteristics of a new business jet in your operation can be similar to getting to know a new child. Each is unique and requires patience and expertise notes Aviation Director, Johnsonville Sausage, Andre Fodor... s I write, I am cruising at FL400 above the Atlantic. Europe lies three hours behind us, and I’m settling down to another seven hours of flight before we begin our descent into sunny Florida, the latest stop on a marathon of transoceanic flights. We’ve been to several European destinations and far beyond, down to South Africa and Zimbabwe. During these trips, we’re validating our new long-range jet and developing confidence and trust in its reliability and
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performance capabilities. The FMS stokes a desire in me to climb to the upper flight levels, but for now I’m holding back because of an apparent software bug. Trusting my review of the performance charts, I’m confident in my decision to stay put for another three hours before climbing. Having a greater buffet speed boundary and protection envelope at my present altitude is a good choice when high performance wings laden with fuel are trying to squeeze every bite of lift from the thin air outside.