Steve VarsanoFounder at The Jet Business

Reacting to a review of the Embraer Phenom 100.

Name: Reacting to a review of the Embraer Phenom 100.
Uploaded: 2025-02-20T14:54:51+00:00
Duration: 1 min 29 s
Channel: Steve Varsano
Description: In this YouTube reaction video, two speakers discuss the Embraer Phenom 100 light jet, highlighting its single‑pilot capability and the cost savings it…

20 Feb 2025 · 1 min

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In this YouTube reaction video, two speakers discuss the Embraer Phenom 100 light jet, highlighting its single‑pilot capability and the cost savings it offers to owner‑pilots, while noting that professional two‑pilot operation is generally safer. They describe the aircraft’s cabin layout, which accommodates up to seven occupants with five rear seat belts and two pilot seats, and mention the presence of a small lavatory. The conversation covers performance aspects, explaining that range is affected by payload, airport altitude, and temperature, and that the jet’s range is suitable for short‑to‑medium trips (e.g., Dallas to San Diego). Finally, they note the market price of about $2.5 million for a pre‑owned Phenom 100, positioning it as an accessible entry point for private jet ownership.

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In front of a Phenom 100 by Embraer. This jet is sexy. What I really like about it is it's a single pilot airplane. You don't have—
This is a single pilot airplane. It's one of the advantages of having an airplane that's under 12,500 pounds. There's a breakpoint, not just in jets, but in turboprops or any kind of airplane. Obviously you can have owner pilot or you can have just a single pilot operation to reduce costs. The airplanes are much more efficient to fly. And besides for fuel, one of the biggest expenses on an airplane are crew salaries.
To hire a copilot like a lot of jets. So this is heavily favored for a pilot that wants to own their own jet and operate it by themselves. It's set up very—
it is favored by owner pilots. However, I do think that most of these airplanes are professionally flown, and it's probably safer. His professional career is full-time pilot. It's just more safe if you have two pilots looking at everything instead of one.
Well, with the landing gear right next to the yoke, so it's a very It is very technologically advanced.
The airplane has a pretty decent range for a cabin size like this one does.
5 seat belts in the back and 2 pilot seats up front, so you can get 7 people on this jet.
It do some of the range you can be able to do.
Even has a lav in the back that has a curtain, so it has a toilet for you that want toilet.
Some decent range for a size of an airplane like this. The other thing is the number of people also is going to depend on the altitude of the airport and the temperature outside, because that always reduces or increases the amount of runway you need on any jet.
Go to Cabo or San Diego to Dallas, full people with 5, you might not make the 1,000 miles, but kids or adults. So this airplane sells for $2.5 million, and it could be yours.
$2.5 million is a pre-owned price. Depending on the year you want, it's anywhere between that $2.5 up to almost $6 million.