Interesting video, had me googling Soloy and Rolls Royce turboprops, made me think of the Merlin engine of WW2 fame when Francis talked about the engine design dating back to the 1940s
@@FlyingwithRich had no idea the Merlin was used in so many British ( Commonwealth)planes during WW2, also that it was an upgrade in the American P-51.
Hi Rich I admire ur flying and I think that ur a hell of a Pilot 2 however in a plane like the Turbine 206 I was expecting a little out of the normal flying like low passes, steep banks and performance take offs but mayB u still got that in store well I surely do Hope so !! Have a Safe flight Rich !!
Hé Rich I do understand this Vanilla flying thing but please keep in mind whenever u can give us a little out of the book (sporty) flight!! U C I fly out of the Amazon and I hope u can imagine what's happening overthere?? Anyhow I wish u many Safe flights Sir !!
I learn something every day! I don't remember an electronic chip detector that fired a warning on the panel. Great Idea no doubt. All I know is PT6x. That one sounded like the prop and engine were coupled also?? Are there a lot of them around? Great info Rich, thanks much! --gary
At this point in time would we call this a full rebuild on the engine? Or is this an Iran? What would be the best benefits of going turbine instead of the io 520-io 550 motors, I get that that's a little bit faster, but it does burn more fuel, but the fuel is cheaper, the TBO on the engines are they considerably longer? Was this playing a pressurized plane?, Love the video, I think I might actually love this plane too, at least until you get the Kodiak up here
It’s an engine overhaul. Overall better performance, longer overhaul interval, generally less maintenance, cheaper more readily available (worldwide) fuel with the turbine engine, 206s are not used as much commercially anymore so this conversion isn’t as common.
@@FlyingwithRich yeah but you got to love those big barn doors on the back, he's getting in and out of the backseaters take the seats out a little bunch of crap in there. What's the cruise speed with that? What's the top speed? What was the asking price of that plane?
@@FlyingwithRich inconsidering Amir's issues with getting insurance on his Kodiak, should he have thus bought a plane like this first to build up hours with a turbo prop prior to getting the big plane? Think I remember the insurance guy saying that they would have liked to have had him have 500 or so hours. So would the better path be and get a plane like this get 500 or so hours and get instrument rated and then get a Kodiak?
It would have helped for insurance but still expensive relative to the bill value and then he has to deal with another transaction and associated costs. We looked at it but felt better for him to go straight to the Kodiak.
Haha - that’s a long, interesting story! I was wondering if anyone would ever ask about it. Not sure the comments of RUclips will do the story justice - maybe best left to the imagination!
It ways quite a bit less. On this Mark1 (same type I fly) the gearbox does weigh a bit much. There is a Mark2 version which combines the engine and gearbox in the same unit. Jetfuel is 10% heavier than Avgas though, so full up the difference is small. Reason for the turboprop is mainly climb performance and shorter takeoff distance.
I think it's about 1/2 the weight you'll notice it's mounted at least 1ft forward of the piston engine it replaces, thus to keep the center of gravity close to the original.
@@JMGlider That sucks. Do you know why the useful load doesn't increase when putting a more powerful engine? Doesn't it create more power so that gives the ability to carry more, and also maybe since the engine might be slightly lighter than a piston. Or could it be because the structure of the aircraft doesn't handle the weight?
That Soloy light off sounds so awesome!
One of my favorite things about the airplane!
Almost sounds more like a helicopter turbine light off
Very popular helicopter engine.
Excellrnt!! Thoroughly enjoyed the video. Its good to see these turbine conversions i love them
Thank for watching!
Man, y’all are a one stop shop for everything!!
Thanks for the message. Hope all is well with you and Janice!
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Yea, the tornado was way too close to us for comfort, about 1/8 mile!
I was following that one. Glad you are safe!
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Sent you a video….
Since I started following you on like video #12 or something this has quickly become one of my all time favourite channels Rich, thank you!
Thank you. I appreciate that!
I had a crush with this aircraft in Italy (D-EVBE).
Good to see you got that issue sorted. Never gets old hearing that start up and knowing that you are looking at a 206. Thanks Rich
Thank you!
GM owned Allison. Allison was bought by RR
Thanks!
Used to get chip lights in Navy T-28s and subsequent engine changes - nice system to have
Agree! Thanks for watching!
Chip detect in the Pt6 kingairs gearbox pull.
Same for this engine
that thing looks the business!
Interesting video, had me googling Soloy and Rolls Royce turboprops, made me think of the Merlin engine of WW2 fame when Francis talked about the engine design dating back to the 1940s
Find anything interesting?
@@FlyingwithRich had no idea the Merlin was used in so many British ( Commonwealth)planes during WW2, also that it was an upgrade in the American P-51.
Very cool. I’ll have to do some reading. Sounds interesting! Thanks!
Hi Rich, I watch A LOT of aviation channels and yours is the best, hands down… thx for sharing and be safe… Joey
Thank you!
Hi Rich I admire ur flying and I think that ur a hell of a Pilot 2 however in a plane like the Turbine 206 I was expecting a little out of the normal flying like low passes, steep banks and performance take offs but mayB u still got that in store well I surely do Hope so !! Have a Safe flight Rich !!
Thanks - we have to keep it pretty vanilla with our flying - but that all sounds fun! Thanks for watching!
Hé Rich I do understand this Vanilla flying thing but please keep in mind whenever u can give us a little out of the book (sporty) flight!! U C I fly out of the Amazon and I hope u can imagine what's happening overthere?? Anyhow I wish u many Safe flights Sir !!
This is a Beastly Plane Rich
It is!
Great video! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
Such a cool aircraft!
It’s a beast!
Great video, very informative
Thank you!
I learn something every day! I don't remember an electronic chip detector that fired a warning on the panel. Great Idea no doubt. All I know is PT6x. That one sounded like the prop and engine were coupled also?? Are there a lot of them around? Great info Rich, thanks much! --gary
I’m ready to ride Rich
Beast.
Beast.
Cool episode!
Hold it off
Rich hope you are doing well.
Doing well. Thanks.
At this point in time would we call this a full rebuild on the engine? Or is this an Iran? What would be the best benefits of going turbine instead of the io 520-io 550 motors, I get that that's a little bit faster, but it does burn more fuel, but the fuel is cheaper, the TBO on the engines are they considerably longer? Was this playing a pressurized plane?, Love the video, I think I might actually love this plane too, at least until you get the Kodiak up here
It’s an engine overhaul. Overall better performance, longer overhaul interval, generally less maintenance, cheaper more readily available (worldwide) fuel with the turbine engine, 206s are not used as much commercially anymore so this conversion isn’t as common.
@@FlyingwithRich yeah but you got to love those big barn doors on the back, he's getting in and out of the backseaters take the seats out a little bunch of crap in there. What's the cruise speed with that? What's the top speed? What was the asking price of that plane?
@@FlyingwithRich inconsidering Amir's issues with getting insurance on his Kodiak, should he have thus bought a plane like this first to build up hours with a turbo prop prior to getting the big plane? Think I remember the insurance guy saying that they would have liked to have had him have 500 or so hours. So would the better path be and get a plane like this get 500 or so hours and get instrument rated and then get a Kodiak?
It would have helped for insurance but still expensive relative to the bill value and then he has to deal with another transaction and associated costs. We looked at it but felt better for him to go straight to the Kodiak.
the king air is so slow... Conquest 2 is the way to go...
Wait wait wait... What's the deal with the miniature SR71 parts in the hanger! Can we get info on that?
Haha - that’s a long, interesting story! I was wondering if anyone would ever ask about it. Not sure the comments of RUclips will do the story justice - maybe best left to the imagination!
@@FlyingwithRich bummer
@coronapack send me an e-mail, and I’ll give you some background info.
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What’s the fuel burn on this thing
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Does the turbine weigh more than the piston engine that it replaced? I am a total novice.
It ways quite a bit less. On this Mark1 (same type I fly) the gearbox does weigh a bit much. There is a Mark2 version which combines the engine and gearbox in the same unit. Jetfuel is 10% heavier than Avgas though, so full up the difference is small. Reason for the turboprop is mainly climb performance and shorter takeoff distance.
I think it's about 1/2 the weight you'll notice it's mounted at least 1ft forward of the piston engine it replaces, thus to keep the center of gravity close to the original.
@@danielhawley6817 Does it increase useful load? Maybe it would due to the increased power?
@@abdullaal-obaidi833 Nope, still 3600lbs
@@JMGlider That sucks. Do you know why the useful load doesn't increase when putting a more powerful engine? Doesn't it create more power so that gives the ability to carry more, and also maybe since the engine might be slightly lighter than a piston. Or could it be because the structure of the aircraft doesn't handle the weight?