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--> RV10-List message posted by: "Tim Lewis" <Tim_Lewis@msm.umr.edu>
Aviation Consumer had a cautiously optimistic article on Innodyne a few months
ago, as I
recall. Personally, I don't think they've accumulated enough service history to
convince me to
fork over the $34K (+) purchase price, with unproven field reliability, unspecified
fuel burn,
and no demonstrated "staying power" in the marketplace.
Lycoming's aren't perfect, but their strengths and weaknesses are far better known
than an
untested new design. I'll be flying my RV-10 IFR, as I do my RV-6A. I want the
most
proven reliability possible on the nose of the plane.
I'm planning to go with a carbeurated O-540. Overhauled, used, or perhaps salvage
core and
rebuild.
Tim
--
Tim Lewis -- HEF (Manassas, VA)
RV-6A N47TD -- 700 hrs
RV-10 #40059 under construction
> What is the consensus on engine selections thus far? I just got off
> the phone with Charlie Sullivan (CEO Innodyn Aviation) and discussed
> the 255 hp turbine they have developed. They expect to have the RV-10
> kit ready in 6-8 weeks.
>
> http://www.innodyn.com/
>
> I have some concerns about the stability of Innodyn. Has anyone else
> investigated turbines?
>
> Thank You
> Rick Conti
> Manager - Systems Engineering
> Strategic Initiatives
> The Boeing Company
> office: 703 - 414 - 6141
> cell: 571 - 215 - 6134
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