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Old March 21st, 2008, 19:14   #1
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Default Finally got to fly a turbine today!

Got an hour's time in a turbine today... BE20.

It amazes me how quiet they are, and from all I have heard about starting them... they seemed really simple... at least for a normal start.

So smooth compared to a piston, and boy does that KA climb.. there were only two of us aboard, but it was climbing 2500-3000'/min
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Old March 21st, 2008, 19:33   #2
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Congrats!!!!!

That seems cool to be climbing at 3000fpm, I am a long way from that training wise
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Old March 21st, 2008, 19:59   #3
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I remember my first turbine flight like it was yesterday...There's just nothing cooler then hearing those motors spool up for the first time when you are the driver!
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I remember my first turbine flight like it was yesterday...There's just nothing cooler then hearing those motors spool up for the first time when you are the driver!
Nice man. Did you get a new job or what?
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Old March 21st, 2008, 21:57   #5
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I bet starting that thing is nothing compared to the C-130. I was max power engine run qualed while in the Air Force and those things were a pian to learn. Ounce you got it it was fun though. Having all 4 engines sitting at 900 TIT and pulling about 1800 in/lbs of tourque was a little nerve racking when your trying NOT to move...
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