It has been a bit of a surprise to me to learn about the variance between claimed and actual performance of various model turbines. This is post is not intended to be a slam, and I would request that anyone who posts a reply not slam. Full disclosure - I own a P120 with about 85 flights in a Bobcat. It has been a great motor for me, very reliable, and whatever thrust it is producing, the Bobcat/P120 combo is a blast to fly. Having said that:

It would be highly useful if there was a database of consistent, reliable, accurate test info that could be used by us when shopping for a turbine. I am currently unaware of any such database other that the GTBA tests, and those tests appear to have a somewhat limited number of participants. It does appear that other info exists, such as tests by magazines, but the other test info does not appear to exist in one convenient database.

Does such a database exist? If not, could such a database be created? How would the test info be evaluated for accuracy before inclusion (GTBA and magazine tests might be acceptable without verification, but mfg. data could be problematic)? Where would the database be hosted? I doubt that RCU would want it here, but perhaps JPO? GTBA? Privately hosted website?

Again, no slams please, and thanks in advance for info/suggestions.

Regards,
Bob R