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Flexjet\u2019s first Gulfstream G500 in all her beauty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

When Flexjet<\/a> recently reached out asking if I would like to tour their first Gulfstream G500 (N200FX), how could I refuse? I tried to act cool, but of course I was giddy to have the opportunity to check out one of the most premium private jets on the market today (I guess the cool kids are calling them \u201cPJs\u201d).<\/p>\n

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N200FX sitting on the tarmac at King County International Airport (aka Boeing Field)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Long ago, I had the opportunity to fly in the Very Light Jet Phenom 100<\/a> and also on the Executive Airliner Boeing Business Jet<\/a>. Those were glorious experiences, but the aircraft are on opposite ends of the private jet spectrum. The G500 is considered a Heavy Jet and lies somewhere in between the two.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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You can see the color change paint from orange to green<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I met up with the Flexjet representatives at the FBO<\/a> at King County International Airport (KBFI) and we walked out to the tarmac where N200FX awaited us. Of course there was no security, no lines, we just walked out to the plane when we were ready to go. I have to say that Flexjet has a beautiful livery and the fact that part of its paint design has \u201cchameleon\u201d paint that changes color depending on the sun\u2019s angle, made it all that more special.\u00a0<\/p>\n

After spending some quality time with the outside of the G500, I was delighted to board and check out the interior firsthand!<\/p>\n

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I am about to board a Gulfstream G500 for the first time<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Walking up the stairs, I couldn\u2019t help but notice the shiny chrome railing on each side. With the livery and the railings alone, I was already feeling that I was having a high-end experience.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The very impressive flight deck of the Gulfstream G500<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Once I boarded, my attention first went to the left \u2014 the flight deck. I spent some time chatting with the first officer and then he asked if I would like to sit in his seat. \u201cYes please,\u201d I replied with a grin on my face. The setup was beyond impressive. Side sticks, glass readouts everywhere \u2014 with very few buttons, and even a tail camera was on one of the displays. I was told that she flies like a rocket ship and that the G500 model has the best power-to-weight ratio among all of the Gulfstream fleet.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The passenger cabin was beyond impressive. You know you have arrived!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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After I had my time in the front of the aircraft, it was time to head to the back. The first thing I noticed was how spacious the cabin was. I am 6\u20191\u201d and my head did not touch the ceiling and it was easy to walk up and down the aisle without having to turn sideways.<\/p>\n

The furnishings of the G500 were high-end, luxurious, but not pretentious. It didn\u2019t feel like I was touring a stuffy museum where I wasn\u2019t allowed to touch anything. That said, I still knew I was someplace very special.\u00a0The colors, textures, and materials all worked together to create a wonderful, bespoke-like atmosphere.<\/p>\n

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The left is the window open (be sure to check out some of the aircraft outside) on the right shows the light being filtered<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

From the inside, the long oval windows were taller and wider than I expected \u2013 they were impressive. They are one of the things that make Gulfstream aircraft easily identifiable from the outside (at least for me). There are two sets of shades for each window: one to filter out some of the light, the other to make the cabin totally dark. You can control them at your seat or use the app.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yes\u2026an app. Called Gulfstream My Cabin<\/em>, it can work with the not only the shades, but also the lights and temperature based on your seat location. <\/p>\n

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There is a pretty large lavatory in the rear (with access to the cargo area) with a solid real that can be shut<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Flexjet\u2019s layout for their G500s<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

A FEW FLEXJET & G500 FACTS WORTH SHARING:<\/h2>\n