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Post by mackattack on May 18, 2016 19:48:27 GMT
I think this twin is actually quite interesting; 100 hp certified 912 (iS? ULS?) engines, capable of FIKI as an option, a/c as an option, seats 4, 9 gph, base price in the 400's USD. I expect this aircraft to be a prime candidate for an upgrade to the 915iS when it becomes available in a certified version. If Tecnam offered a bench rear seat and nominal 5-person capabilities, built-in O2 as an option and FIKI, that would be something. I would guess that the HP increase for a 915iS would boost the 75% cruise speed to perhaps 170-180 KTS. All it needs is a BRS option ... no reason you couldn't do that, lots of room in the fuselage and the gross weight is less than a Cirrus SR22. With FIKI, A/C, O2 and the low fuel burn of the fuel-injected turbo, I'm thinking this aircraft could be a killer in the 500k price range.
But that's just my two cents...
Cheers
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Post by Cluemeister on May 19, 2016 10:39:36 GMT
I certainly think Tecnam is positioning themselves very strongly in the market right now. The LSA lineup is strong with the P2008/P92/Astore. Then you have the first certified high wing in 47 years, the P2010. In addition, you have the 2006 twin, and the P2012. The 2006 is in a position to evolve as Mack says, just with a few tweaks, and be an incredibly economical twin engine aircraft. The 2008 is in a class by itself in the high wing LSA world.
During this time of regulation uncertainty, they are pushing forward while others seem to be sitting back and waiting. Can you think of another company as aggressive with product right now?
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Post by mackattack on May 20, 2016 14:49:11 GMT
I can't think of any other major aircraft manufacturer with this kind of commitment to piston general aviation, period. Some others are doing well at the cabin-class end of the market (e.g., Piper's M-Series) or turbines/jets. But not piston singles. Even Diamond (who is doing well) has a very limited offering, 2 singles and 2 twins. Tecnam's range is pretty extensive ...
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Post by jetcat3 on May 21, 2016 20:23:36 GMT
Yeah, I agree y'all. Tecnam is relentless and it seems as though they never sleep over there in Italy. The P2006t is a very interesting aircraft. I think it could really become such a valuable twin in the world of general aviation. Heck, right now you could install two 914 F turbo engines and really have a screaming performer on your hands. I talked to a flight instructor at the University of Southern Utah's flight school and he really enjoyed flying it. They have 4 of them! Really gorgeous birds in person. He did say he wished that had a little more grunt up in Cedar City, Utah, as they have density altitude's regularly in the 8,000+ range. He also commented on how efficient and clean the airframe is and was very surprised by the performance with only 200 total horsepower. I think two 914's could really transform it too. Especially in high altitude operations. Fuel burn wouldn't be a whole lot worse than two 912 S engines either. This aircraft should already be seen in every flight school offering multi-engine ratings in my opinion! The operating costs are too good to ignore.
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Post by mackattack on Nov 14, 2016 17:54:46 GMT
I think the wish list for a revised 2006 would include the following, from my perspective:
1) G1000 flight deck
2) 2 counter-rotating 915iS engines when available (I expect Tecnam would skip the 914 in favor of the 915 given the certification timetables involved)
3) syncophaser for the props, and FADEC for the engine controls
4) parachute - it weighs the same as an SR22/SR22T - so could use the same chute as an option. Would be the only multi-engine aircraft with one, big selling point.
Those are the things that come to mind ...
Cheers
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Post by Cluemeister on Nov 15, 2016 1:50:19 GMT
Excellent list Mack. At the minimum it needs the 915's.
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