Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2018/07/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Douglas, I agree that it looks like it was designed by committee, but it does a great job.? The engine is the Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34, 750shp, like the Caravan and most other recent turboprops. If you look beneath the skin of any turboprop, you will be amazed at how small the actual engine really is.? The engines hang out front for weight and balance reasons, because of the low engine weight. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA On 7/14/2018 6:15 PM, Douglas Barry wrote: > Interesting looking plane but the engine looks small for the large > fuselage needed for skydiving caravan work. > Douglas > > On 14/07/2018 23:48, Jim Nichols wrote: >> I watched as the PAC 750 XL took on fuel and then snapped him as he >> headed out for the next load of sky divers. >> >> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20180714-DSCF8176.JPG.html >> >> 1/120 sec will give a nice prop disk most of the time. >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >