Gulfstream G500 Flight Test

 

  The Gulfstream G500 successfully completed its first flight.

 The aircraft climbed to an initial altitude of 10,500 feet and reached a maximum altitude of 15,000 ft. During the 2-hour-and-16-minute flight, the crew exercised all primary flight control systems; evaluated handling qualities and takeoff and landing configurations; performed a simulated approach and go-around and checked all systems using the Symmetry flight deck touchscreen controllers.  

 

Years before this first flight, Gulfstream established four labs dedicated to the G500 program:

• A Conceptual Advanced Simulation Environment to develop fly-by-wire control laws and perform human factors evaluations
• A systems integration bench to integrate the avionics and aircraft systems with the aircraft's Data Concentration Network
• A full flight deck integration test facility to evaluate major avionic and aircraft systems and software
  • The ITF also includes an outfitted cabin to test the galley, the Gulfstream Cabin Management System and other interior elements 
• And an iron bird — a spatially correct, dimensionally accurate structure, including the flight deck, used to rigorously evaluate the fly-by-wire flight controls, hydraulics, electrical systems and landing gear

  In addition to the revolutionary Symmetry Flight Deck, the G500 and G600 cabins maximize passenger comfort and aircraft performance and can carry up to 19 passengers.