jhugz
Guppy gear swinger
Interesting article on the other site:
http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/gene...s/awx/2010/10/14/awx_10_14_2010_p0-262116.xml
http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/gene...s/awx/2010/10/14/awx_10_14_2010_p0-262116.xml
Depends on the setting. On average I believe for about 2.5 hours, on emergency mode for 45 minutes.
The guys I've talked to that have flown with both say TKS is far and away preferable, with the caveat that you do have to watch your consumption.Wow, I didn't realize that TKS was preferable to boots. That is one high tech freighter!
The guys I've talked to that have flown with both say TKS is far and away preferable, with the caveat that you do have to watch your consumption.
Here is a pic of one of the upgraded birds avionics:View attachment 16234
And avoid flying it through bugs, but I've only got like .9 with TKS so take my opinion with a grain of salt.