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Old 15th Oct 2017, 08:13
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I seem to recall an AUW of about 620 lb (more for the COA version)
With a tank of 7 galls and no batt/radio/starter/generator the 1500/1600 version performs very well (as long as you have the correct prop and get the revs).
Those built in slats and balanced ailerons make for excellent control, but if you push it too far then it will spin like a top.**
The secret with Turb flying is a 'two finger' touch and light weight footwear, it only needs small control inputs, but a correctly rigged one responds well with small smooth inputs. Some have a T&S but all should have 'skid ball' and the reminder that 'ALL AIRCRAFT BITE FOOLS'
The COA version had a different elevator control ratio (not as nice) and in my mind ruined the combined control balance. The extra weight was due to the spar being beefed up. A well fitting standard canopy puts the cruise speed up by approx. 6 knots + and proper cowlings plus glider type hood and spats and you are up to VNE in the cruise.
** It also recovers well, but the subsequent pull out has to be careful as one is balancing structural g limits and vne.(don't go there please)
Generations of Turb Team displays show how much fun can be had, but the 'light touch' is the secret to keeping it safe.
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