A true GA jet engine
Hi Guys,
could someone with the appropriate mechanical expertise explaibn why development appears to be stalled on a true GA jet engine.
Am aware of all the VLJ powerplants... what I'm talking about is something small and very simple that could power the equivalent of a C172 or C152 size aircraft... with FADEC and one button start so inexperienced GA pilots couldn't hot or wet start it.
Aside from the power lag on spool-up, it seems a jet would be much easier to operate than a piston.
Cost versus available market?
There seems to be a thrust gap between large model a/c jet engines (which can power v.small lighties like the Cri-Cri) and the small turbofans that power cruise-missile sized vehicles.
Any insights - debate to be had?