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06-11-2005 | 07:44 PM

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RE: Bobcat turbine selection

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ORIGINAL: Xantos

Thanks ED ,thanks Guys
for all the useful info.
Unfortunately all turbine manufacturers rate their turbines at STP and I just wasnt sure how much thrust I would get in REAL conditions.
It seems my choices are clear either P120 or the PST1300 derated to 96K~100K RPM.
Xantos

Xantos,
I have been flying an XL for about three years now.... P-120 with the pitot tube for airspeed control. My home field is 5,400 feet MSL.. The Bobcat handles great up here, lands in reasonably short distances. But the real neat thing are the takeoffs. If I want too (and I do offen).. I can go vertical after about a 200 foot takeoff roll... and climb straight up until I can't see it anymore.. the 120 is a great source of power and reliability. My vote is for the JetCat P-120 all the way!
Regards,
Lee H. DeMary
AMA 36099

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