[This] website says the takeoff distance for the model 601-3R is 11,094' on a +20deg day at 5000'. For the model it's 9430' and for the "Global Express" model it's 8490'. Sure, it wasn't a +20deg day, but isn't this cutting it a little close? (What do I know, I only fly Cessnas...) 1) The site does NOT say the takeoff distance is ... 11,094 ... It says the BFL is 11,094
2)This figure is for a fully loaded plane. This plane was lightly loaded.