Gulfstream G550

[Ryan M.]

Hey guys,

I'm thinking of buying this Gulfstream G550, but i want some insight. Does anybody have this aircraft and can provide some details, or their opinion on the plane?

Thanks

http://store01.prostores.com/servlet/x-planestore/Detail?no=325

[steven winslow]

If you're looking for a Gulfstream, this is a much better model:

http://www.c74.net/xplane/_aj_gulfstream2_HD.html

[Ryan M.]

I actually like the other one a little better.

[maple-syrup]

TBH i believe the one by c74.net is better but I would like to recemond the Citation Mustang by c74.net over either of the 2.

[Ryan M.]

Really? Alright thanks guys my mind's made up. And maple syrup, i'll check it out!

[steven winslow]

I like all of Jason's aircraft. They may not be the prettiest or most detailed textures and they use the stock X-Plane instruments, but I don't think you will find any flight models as accurate as his.

[Ryan M.]

I agree. Plus the AADX models are really fun to fly!

[john82088]

Where is the citation mustang?

[Ryan M.]

http://www.c74.net/xplane/_a_cx510M.html

[john82088]

Thanks!

[ScreamingBreeze]

It's many years later since this G-550 Gulfstream string appeared.  Now X-Plane.org is offering a G-650 for such a super low price of $14.00 that I'm wondering about what's included. Site photos show dual FMC's or at least CDU's, but there's nothing that assures they're programmable.  Features include: "FMS radio with pop up panel"  If radios are modeled to the exclusion of a nav system/autopilot/FD, i.e., no CDU's, the purchase nets a big, sleek, fast airplane good for VFR CAVOK and not much else. Anyone familiar with this model?

[RLW]

I just bought the G550 model from the X-Plane.org store.  I’m retired now, but still hold type ratings in the Gulfstream GV Series, which includes the classic GV, G350, G450 & G550.  I also hold a type rating in the G650 as well as several other aircraft.  When I first saw it in the store, I got really excited.  After purchasing it, I’ve become sorry I did.  It flies well enough, but I’m finding a large number of avionics issues, especially with the display units, flight guidance system, CAS system, auto throttles and autopilot, as well as missing and/or improperly labeled/displayed and non-functioning system switches on the overhead panel.  I plan to take my time to document all the issues, then I’ll send them to the company that produced this model.