How do you log this??

TaterSalad said:
So, the 2nd one is a turbine powered airplane..............does it require a type rating?? lol
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I think only if it exceeds a certain weight or something.

Something above 12,500 i THINK?
 
Bigey said:
I think only if it exceeds a certain weight or something.

Something above 12,500 i THINK?
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Turbojets require a type. Doesn't matter if it's over 12,500 or not I don't think. Turboprops are different though, they only require a type if over that 12,500 barrier.

That is a good question though. A type rating in a 150 lb jet. Wow. I guess it could happen...my guess is if someone is flying the turbine powered one around in the US it's somewhere in the middle of CO or NM or something and no one even knows about it.

~wheelsup
 
wheelsup said:
Turbojets require a type. Doesn't matter if it's over 12,500 or not I don't think. Turboprops are different though, they only require a type if over that 12,500 barrier.

That is a good question though. A type rating in a 150 lb jet. Wow. I guess it could happen...my guess is if someone is flying the turbine powered one around in the US it's somewhere in the middle of CO or NM or something and no one even knows about it.

~wheelsup
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That would be a croc if the airlines dont know what that plane is, and he'd be able to log that time as "ME."

IMO, that's not multi. He doesnt have to demonstrate any special things when flying that thing. He'll only fly VFR, and he's able to log that.

Thank god, most likely that'll never happen.

Theres seomthing about those engines..turbofan i believe. Does that still count for type rating?
 
Turbofan's are just more efficient versions of turbojets - they are the engines on most commerical airliners these days. If you ever listen to an old lear 24/25 takeoff or even an old G2, I think those are turbojet engines. They are LOUD, and sound like they are ripping the air apart as they turn. Turbofan's are just more efficent and quieter, but still classified as 'turbojet' as far as the FAA is concerned RE: Type ratings.

Turboprops are different, they've got a jet engine (hence the 'turbo' in the name) but it drives a propeller, like on a King Air. Not Type required for those airplanes if they are under 12,500 lbs.

I'm not sure what classification those engines are on the CRI CRI. I'm not very familiar with R/C model engines - I do know that AMT is a very popular choice. Read through that if you want some more info.

~wheelsup
 
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