I think I have convinced the board of directors to take a look at the use of turbines at our field. We have a strict 98db noise limit that no turbine would ever be close to making. I think they can all agree, though, that the noise signature of an in-flight turbine is much less obtrusive than a 2 stroke piston engine.

I think it would be informative and fun if we could get one of the reps to come to the field, put on a short presentation and ground school and give some in-flight demonstrations. We could do a few sound checks and everyone could become familiar with turbine operation. Maybe a couple of different configurations, open and closed engine installations.

I am going to bring it up tomorrow night at the meeting and wanted to get some info before I go. We are in northern Ca, so I know there are a few rep's in the area. Thanks for any info.

Bob

BTW, we have a 400' by 50' asphalt runway.

Check with Chris Huhn--he's a BVM REP in the San Jose area. Maybe he can be of help to you.
His contact info is on the BVM website www.bvmjets.com

Harley Condra
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Hey sideshow,
Drop me an email and we can talk about how to put this together. Im sure we have met.. San Jose Jet rally last year, right?


Reagards,
Chris Huhn
BVM, Jetcat USA Rep

Thanks Chris. I sent one to the address listed on the BV website. We may have met last year, I was only there on Sunday afternoon last year though. I am gonna take a day off of work and come down for the whole day on Saturday this year. Let me know if there is an email address that you would prefer I contact you.

[email protected]

Bob

Hi,

Try to convince them that the db`s fall way off once airborne, unlike the piston bangers. Last Saturday there was a club member at our field with a db meter. We know that a turbine in the pits at full pipe is 100+ but on a full speed low pass over the centerline with my P-120 powered A-4 the db reading was 79. Throttled back its much quieter.

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