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Russell Duffy wrote:
You'd have to convert the RV-3 to giant scale RC model to carry enough
fuel. Their rep at SNF told me their -4 is burning 14 GPH at 140 mph
(about 80-90 hp).
Charlie
Isn't their engine flying on a Piper of some type? 140 is probably close to max speed for that type of plane, so it would be much more than 90 HP. Rusty (tomorrow I REALLY have to do it)
Sorry for the confusion; I was referring to the ATP (Innodyn) turbine (flying on an RV-4). The Mistral is probably a fine engine.
Charlie
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Russell Duffy wrote:
I wish them luck, but I'll be surprised if they sell too many engines at those prices. I was critical of Powersports for pricing their engine at $20+k, because it was the same price as a new Lycoming at the time. Eventually, if the engine is proven to be everything they claim, particularly wrt the 3000 hour TBO, they might sway some Ly-Cont followers. FWIW, someone was just telling me about Innodyn turbines (http://www.innodyn.com/aviation/products.html ). I think I'd probably spend my $35k on one of those (if I had $35K to spend on a new engine).
Rusty (wondering if Mistral ever consulted any marketing people)
You'd have to convert the RV-3 to giant scale RC model to carry enough fuel. Their rep at SNF told me their -4 is burning 14 GPH at 140 mph (about 80-90 hp).
Charlie
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