by Mike53 » Mon Sep 19, 2011 4:32 pm
Too cool 8-) If it weren't for the 12 gph fuel burn I'd want one of these on the front of my Onex
http://youtu.be/Yle0bNfmf0E This is Scott Ehni's custom Zenith CH701 airplane (that he scratch-built from plans) powered by the lightweight Garrett JFS 100-13A Turboshaft engine, putting out at least 90 BHP at a prop speed of 3,100 rpm, burning about 12 gph. Weighs about 82 lbs The small APU will work on almost any liquid that will burn. The best off-airport fuel choice is a mix of diesel and unleaded regular gas as it burns a bit cleaner. Awesome turbine jet engine sound on the experimental aircraft!
Details on this custom engine installation:
http://www.zenithair.com/misc/turbine-power.htmlWhat you save on engine weight will be lost on extra fuel carried . Apparently they can be had for under $4000.
Mike
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