Originally Posted by
Jetset
Good info here, and already owning a P120 makes it even better.
If I had an extra $27,000 I'd buy a AMT Nike...but I don't!
An amazing piece of kit it certainly is!!
Seriously though........I have heard the AMT's last a very long time. But regarding an earlier post, I can't imagine waiting until a turbine fails....someone could get hurt there...like fatally!
And I just don't want to throw away the engine like it's some electric foamy plane. I need to be able to use this thing for awhile.
But another thing to note, this is not going to be a flying engine, it will be in a utility type of operation and maybe running for 2-3 hours at a time.
People who are looking at using the technology for "utility" are looking at using air-bearings to get around the service interval issue (and yes it is the bearings that are at the root of the servicing issue - since all the manufacturers use the same bearings service intervals are pretty similar).
These people are using the technology for utility purposes.
Bladon Jets | Micro Gas Turbine Engines
however I'm not sure if they have anything real.
Or you could look at the one outlyer in the field - the Swedish Hawk:
Hawk Turbine