Originally Posted by
CoffmanStarter
Slight drift ...
BEagle, Tourist ...
Doesn't the Argentinian Pucara have the same Turbomeca Astazou as the Jetstream ? Anyone know if they experienced the same engine handling/management issues ?
I don't think the Astazou
has any handling or management issues aside from the infernal noise!
I flew very happily next to it in the Jetstream and underneath it in the Gazelle. My only issue is the slight hearing loss, and that is returning over time....
Brilliant little simple engine. Better than the Garret at low level, though less good at altitude. Completely idiot proof handling. Slam the power levers around all day long, and a simple push forward for extra power for takeoff.