After takeoff, the climb was set at 1500fpm which got me to cruise no problem, the 340 is supposed to be able to climb at 2000 fpm but with this dialed in the airspeed bled off alarmingly around FL140, so 1500 was the happy medium. I took off at dusk which allowed the external and cockpit lighting show - which is quite functional and impressive. I set the cruise altitude to FL200, created a direct route FP in the GTN. I did a 90 minute flight from YMRB to YBBN (Moranbah to Brisbane, Queensland, Australia). As mentioned previously, it comes with the Carenado Nav System, which disables if the GTN is installed - so I can't comment on that operation. I have the GTN750 installed which hides down low of the panel to the right of the yoke - very hard to use in this location but a click spot opens it up to a full window. There is the usual lack of documentation from Carenado, but they have utilized a menu system allowing several states of aircraft readiness, the last being fully powered up systems and engines ready to fly. I too like this aircraft and purchased the Carenado version from Day one of release, the visuals inside and out are extraordinary and will not leave you disappointed. Also want to know if it uses the default GPS from Microsoft. I've always loved this commuter since I've flown on it several times. If you have it, I would appreciate hearing your opinion about the plane. Looking for some forum members opinions on the new Carenado Saab 340.
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