Jumpseat ride in G4 to KSAV

[troopernflight]

A friend of mine invited me on a maintenance flight to the Gulfstream facility at KSAV. Here's some photos of the G4. It was a beautifully flying aircraft, loved every minute of it.

In the hanger before departure, KGSP


Another view


Pushing back


On the tarmac


Before start


Me in the cockpit before departure


Before start indications


Taxi to runway 4, GSP


Lined up, ready to go, runway 4. Set the thrust to 1.73 EPR.


After takeoff, turning towards Savannah

 

[troopernflight]

More:

Cruise climb




Cruise, 17,000 ft


Electrical panel


Nav Display


PFD


Steep approach, speed brake! This aircraft does not like to slow down.


Thrust levers


Final runway 28, KSAV


Short Final

 

[troopernflight]

Great weather in Savannah


Julio Iglesias's G5 happened to be at the Gulfstream facility for maintenance so we got a tour of it. It was ready to head to Miami. The APU was running and it was ready to go.

This is the cockpit of Julio Iglesias's G5, very clean displays.


G5 PFD



G5 Cabin


Sorry about the poor quality photos. It was the best I could do with my crappy cam. Hope you all enjoy. -Dan

 

[TurdBird]

What a freeking pimp! We all know the plane is obviously yours. Being in law enforcement you can obviously afford those things.

So how much time did you log?

Awesome pics!

 

[troopernflight]

What a freeking pimp! We all know the plane is obviously yours. Being in law enforcement you can obviously afford those things.

So how much time did you log?

Awesome pics!

Yes, you know how well they pay us. I must admit, if it wasn't for the kickbacks, I wouldn't be able to afford the 4,500/hr for the jet. It's a thugs life! Does starting the APU qualify for any time I can log?

 

[N826AW]

Awesome photos! Thanks for sharing man!

 

[pwilliams]

Awesome photos! Thanks for sharing man!

:yeahthat:

 

[mikecweb]

Did you meet those GV pilots for Julio?
I used to flight instruct with one of them.

 

[N519AT]

Lucky! Cool shots.

 

[ChasenSFO]

Must have been a hell of a lot of fun! Thanks for posting the shots!

 

[troopernflight]

Did you meet those GV pilots for Julio?
I used to flight instruct with one of them.

No I didn't. There was one middle aged hispanic guy in the lobby talking on the phone. I assume he was one of them. Not sure where the other one was.

 

[jerrywhite7]

man, that must haver been cool! your now spoiled! Anything from now on will just be a white trash ride!

 

[inigo88]

But... why doesn't the GV have G1000? :deadhorse:

Thanks for sharing the pics, looks like you had an awesome time!

 

[LucasM]

Did you get to meet Joe Gibbs?

 

[JA Yawd Bwoy]

Nice! I dream of an opportunity like this!

 

[ILSstud]

Gorgeous airplanes!

 

[t-cart]

WTH???? That thing probably cost at least $100,000 and you still have a portable gps on the wheel?

 

[troopernflight]

WTH???? That thing probably cost at least $100,000 and you still have a portable gps on the wheel?

No, that is an electronic flight bag. They don't use the paper approach plates.

 

[troopernflight]

Did you get to meet Joe Gibbs?

Negative, this was just a maintenance flight to get the plane down to Savannah. I haven't met him as of yet.

 

[DeuceOfAces]

I LOOOVED those pics and you've got some well connected friends, dude! Great shots:clap:

By the way, is the cockpit as cramped as it looks? I can't imagine how corporate/business pilots who have to fly their passengers (and sitting in the jumpseat!) to a destination 12 flying hours away do it. But still, it looks like one helluva fun and cool jet!