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

[First time Juke]

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

Interesting attempt...don't try anything silly just fly it safely and see what is does. Did you also fly stunts in the IRON MAN movie...I liked it a lot.

[pardonmenick]

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

At least you dont have to mess with a mixture or prop setting....

pardonmenick would like inverteds email add. nick will be living in california shortly

[pardonmenick]

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...

it is predicted to go much faster than 525 the record for prop planes is 545 @45000 ft. by the russians -tu-95 set in 1962 we fully intend to take that record back to america period....

[pardonmenick]

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

all of these turbines would have the same PROBLEM---the nxt

[pardonmenick]

Re: ...no

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

you have got it backwards they would be flying in prop wash

[pardonmenick]

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.

this gentleman is a realist

[pardonmenick]

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

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!!

if he wimps out i will TELL THE WHOLE WORLD over and over

[planecrazy2]

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

Looking forward to seeing the aircraft at Reno this year. Thanks in advance for having it there.

Sounds like a great program, best of luck.

Cheers,

Glen

[Sky Critter]

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

it is predicted to go much faster than 525 the record for prop planes is 545 @45000 ft. by the russians -tu-95 set in 1962 we fully intend to take that record back to america period....

I was more referring to rounding the pylons at 525 @ ~5000 ft MSL. Best of luck to you in your record attempts!

Have there been any real discussions between turo-prop owners regarding a new class? I have to believe there are at least a couple dozen willing and able to form a sport turbine class. The bigger question may be getting NCAR to make room for another class in the schedule...

[Inverted]

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

I am very excited to see this thing in the air.

[pardonmenick]

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

last yr. strega did 505 i believe. look at his thrust vs. drag and power to weight------i would say with absolute conviction that our numbers are considerably better

[First time Juke]

Re: ...no

you have got it backwards they would be flying in prop wash

Good one...it would be awesome if piston plane overdid a fast soviet bomber which uses all the transsonic tech they had available back then.

P-51H was faster than a RB-47 Stratojet in tree-top level..according to data in wikipedia.

[racingjoe27]

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

this gentleman is a realist

Its straight wing and non-afterburning, right? They have no reason not to let it run.
I always thought it would be cool to see a PT-6 powered class. Make a standard engine, everyone uses the same engine (kinda like F1), and see the designs that get used or designed around the powerplant.

[Race5]

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

Its straight wing and non-afterburning, right? They have no reason not to let it run.
I always thought it would be cool to see a PT-6 powered class. Make a standard engine, everyone uses the same engine (kinda like F1), and see the designs that get used or designed around the powerplant.

There are tons of reason to not let it run with the jets. For one thing, props and jet wash never mix well, then there is the weight issues. If they instituted a minimum weight in the unlimited class, then the same should apply to the jet class. As much fun as it might be to watch, it would be a very, very bad idea. Now an all turbo prop class might be pretty cool, and if the numbers in some classes continue to prop like a rock, then RARA might be open to a new class.

[racingjoe27]

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

True. I was just coming from the "rules" of the jet class: Straight wing, and non-afterburning. I think the semi-elliptical wing of the NXT and the turboprop powerplant fit both of those.
Then in true Nemesis fashion you fly a high and wide line, and never worry about any jet wash
Like you said, if entry is down why not let it run? Its likely they wouldn't implement a weight restriction until the jet drivers complained about the advantage the NXT has.

just my .02? Granted theres a lot more that could be covered here, and when/if the time comes, it will be addressed.