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  1. ross

    ross Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #1 ross, May 20, 2010
    but in one month i will be getting into a falcon 7 with some other tifosi friends and flying to maranello for a private tour of the factory. have been there before, but this promises to be extraordinary. i cant wait !!
     
  2. rob lay

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    #2 rob lay, May 20, 2010
    I'm really jealous about all of that, especially the Falcon 7 though. :D
     
  3. TexasF355F1

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    #3 TexasF355F1, May 20, 2010
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    I was taught, if you don't have anything nice to say don't say anything at all. But my parents aren't hear so $#%& %$=!!!!!






























    :D
    Yes. I am jealous. Very jealous!
     
  4. Jedi

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  5. ross

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    #5 ross, May 20, 2010
    i recently attended the BACE private jet expo in geneva with a private banker friend who specializes in jet purchases, and it was amazing. everything was there - everything. i think my favorite tho was the gulfstream 5 though. i like the oval window - makes the compartment feel airy. but if it were my money, i would buy the piagio avantair. btw, no idea if i am identifying these planes correctly, doing it all from memory...
     
  6. Wolfgang5150

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    #6 Wolfgang5150, May 20, 2010
    Completely envious!! We need a major photo thread on that one.....
     
  7. Bas

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    #7 Bas, May 20, 2010
    Wouldn't it make much more sense to buy a second hand, relatively new (late 80s > now) boeing 737 for about 5m USD, convert it into a much more spacious machine? You could even get a bedroom in there...

    Not sure but IIRC a 737 only needs a couple hundred more feet for take off/landing than something like a G5...correct?
     
  8. Papa G

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    #8 Papa G, May 20, 2010
    I'm usually not a jealous person, but I am right now!

    Enjoy your trip :)
     
  9. Jedi

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    #9 Jedi, May 20, 2010
    Isn't that like saying, "$300 grand for an F430? Couldn't you just buy a Mondial and
    pick up some nice cup holders, attach some imitation flappy paddles and do a set of
    after-market wheels and have a much more spacious machine? The Mondial only
    needs a few more feet for acceleration and stopping, correct?" :D :D :D

    Falcon 7x wins in any such debate, me thinks... no offense to John Travolta :D

    Jedi
     
  10. nerd

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  11. donv

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    #11 donv, May 20, 2010
    The problem with a 737 or other airliner class aircraft is that it often exceeds the weight limits of smaller airports, and thus you're limited to going to big, airline-oriented, airports.

    And, in Europe, I believe ATC fees are based on weight, and while they are insignificant in comparison to the capital involved, they do add to the annual operating budget.

    The 7X is a wonderful compromise-- light enough to get into just about anywhere you'd want to go, yet big enough to be comfortable.

     
  12. Bas

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    #12 Bas, May 20, 2010
    cheers. As you can tell I don't know all that much about airplanes ;).

    On topic....damn am I jealous! Can you ask your friend to make a small detour to Rwanda and pick me up ;).
     
  13. atomstrange

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    #13 atomstrange, May 20, 2010
    I hope a passenger on the plane rips the most disgusting fart ever somewhere over the ocean and you can't escape! :) Congrats.
     
  14. ryankjb

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    #14 ryankjb, May 20, 2010
    Falcon 7, good friends, and private Ferrari tour...hmmm...that trip is going to be horrible.




    Please share pics when you get back from this trip :D
     
  15. DerWebMeister

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    #15 DerWebMeister, May 20, 2010
    please read, Ferrari Idling Plant thread...
     
  16. PAP 348

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    #16 PAP 348, May 20, 2010
    If there is a spare seat, let me know eh? ;);)
     
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    #17 thecarreaper, May 20, 2010
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    :) :) :)
     
  18. amenasce

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    #18 amenasce, May 20, 2010
    If you are in Geneva, i would rather take the Stradale and drive to Maranello...
     
  19. Napolis

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    #19 Napolis, May 20, 2010
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    I've always enjoyed driving to the factory as well.
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  20. jungathart

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    #20 jungathart, May 20, 2010
    Very nice! Wine, cheese and whatever else at 30,000 ft.;)
     
  21. frefan

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    #21 frefan, May 20, 2010
    from what I can tell the best part of the trip is the private jet. they are soooo nice
     
  22. PAP 348

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    #22 PAP 348, May 20, 2010
    Yep yep! :D:D

    +1! :D:D

    Shame I will never be able to experience it! :(:(
     
  23. jungathart

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    #23 jungathart, May 20, 2010
    PAPmeister, never say never!

    I can arrange for the mothership to give you a totally 'out of this world' experience.:cool:
     
  24. PAP 348

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    #24 PAP 348, May 20, 2010
    Lol! Thanks mate! :D:D

    Can you have a Falcon 7 fly into Mount Isa, pick me up and fly me to the Factory and back? It has to seat at least 6 people. :D:D

    A Falcon 7 would me worth more than Mount Isa itself! :eek::eek:
     
  25. GrayTA

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    #25 GrayTA, May 20, 2010
    Excellent trip by your description!!! Have fun and take photos!!!


    PDG
     
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