1200hp NXT........ Who would do that?

[Inverted]

Re: 1200hp NXT........ Who would do that?

Ya wheel landings in the Pitts gets the pucker factor up pretty high. I am really excited to see this thing fly Kev!

[radiokaos]

Re: 1200hp NXT........ Who would do that?

Reading through your comments I have a few thoughts.
1. The prop clearance is not a big deal, I trained in a Pitts before flying Relentless doing wheel landings and I am sure the clearance is less. You must always land nxt on mains and fly tail to keep heading.
2. I am far more confident in turbo prop from reliabilty, I flew same engine on my Conquest for many years. Issues are always systems onthese sort of projets. Fuel, beta, cooling. That is why it is experimental.
3. Airframe, I have been over 350kts ias and will not be to stressed until we get above that, slowly.
4. Take off weight should be aroun 2200 lbs. So at over 4000 lbs of thrus the climb should be ok. Ie. What is the thrust to weight of a F18? Yea baby!

I will be looking closely at the plane today and udate what I find!

Btw, everyone please check out my new website! http://www.myairport.com it really cool!

Kevin,

Darn you....my buddies and I are having a active debate on Speed and Climb rate for the NXT now. We are discussing the "Cube Root" factor and our numbers are all over the board. My guess is that the climb rate will be outrageous and I don't know what to guess on the cruise speeds. I would love to see the test runs.

[Sky Critter]

Re: 1200hp NXT........ Who would do that?

Could it run in the jet class? Not that it would do 525 or so (or could it?) Just wondering if turbines would be allowed in that class...

[ignomini]

Re: 1200hp NXT........ Who would do that?

Awesome project. Would rather see turbines fly in the jet class than have their own (unless they have a backwards race on the runway ).

[JET1]

...no

Could it run in the jet class? Not that it would do 525 or so (or could it?) Just wondering if turbines would be allowed in that class...

prop turbine class needs to be pushed. It would be very "sporty" flying in all that jet wash.

[Leo]

Re: 1200hp NXT........ Who would do that?

Let us know when the first PUBLIC flight (I know sometimes builders don't want the "public" around), I'll come out.
More power arrr arrr arrrr

[kiwiracefan]

Re: 1200hp NXT........ Who would do that?

hmmmm Turbine Sport sounds like a great idea... all those turbine legends, the turbo thunder mustang, turbine lancairs.. run them on the unlimited course

[racingjoe27]

Re: 1200hp NXT........ Who would do that?

They would probably let the turbo-prop run with the jets... until it beat everyone, then the jets will want their class back.

[JET1]

no way...

They would probably let the turbo-prop run with the jets... until it beat everyone, then the jets will want their class back.

props and jets DO NOT MIX well.

[Race5]

Re: 1200hp NXT........ Who would do that?

Any updates on this monster?

[Sky Critter]

Re: 1200hp NXT........ Who would do that?

It would be cool to see it in the Pace/Safety Plane role for the Super Sports if there's no where for it to race.

[Bob]

Re: 1200hp NXT........ Who would do that?

It would be cool to see it in the Pace/Safety Plane role for the Super Sports if there's no where for it to race.

Bitchen Idea!

[Relentless]

Re: 1200hp NXT........ Who would do that?

Any updates on this monster?

Yes,

I flew up last week and did a once over inspection. I like what I see and owner is eager to take my input about some small changes, mainly to protect my butt!!! Not sure why I am turning into such a wimp lately?

I am looking forward to maybe doing some engine runs during PRS week!!

Stay tuned!!

[First time Juke]

Re: 500hp NXT........ Who had that?

Kevin,

Does the Lycoming Thunderbolt deliver those mentioned 500 hp or does it ( did it ) have another engine in it than Jon Sharp had on his ?

[pardonmenick]

Re: 1200hp NXT........ Who would do that?

the doer is me and ill let u know that the tnxt will be at the air races this yr. and will be running. taxi tests will be after the races. the plane will be on display across from the sport class hanger. our goal is to set the ALLTIME prop driven speed record and ALL climb records for prop planes. according to the [serious] computers we should be able to do this we shall see we will proceed slo-ly and as safely as possible we want a nice end to this story and we will put on one helluv a show wish us luck