somewhereupthere
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Anyone here have experience with the Raisbeck EPIC (Dual aft body strakes + Sweptblade Turbofan Props + 10500# MGW) package on a PT6A-135A powered C90A or C90B?
Please PM me if so.
Please PM me if so.
Did you operate your aircraft with stock -42, -52 or -61 before the sweptblade props?We have the full package on a 200 with Blackhawk -61's. What info are you looking for?
One thing we have different is that we went with the Raisbeck paddle props so unfortunately that is the one thing that I can't comment on. From our experience though we have met all the performance claims of Raisbeck and Blackhawk. We would probably do even better if we didn't have the high float gear. Our CFO ran the numbers a few different ways and the BLR winglets and swept prop didn't pan out in the cost to benefit.Did you operate your aircraft with stock -42, -52 or -61 before the sweptblade props?
I'm looking for real world comparison of the EPIC package versus stock.
I operate a C90Bxp (PT6A-135A powered, with 4 bladed Hartzell D8990SK props).
Our props are due for overhaul (3rd time around) in February and we're considering upgrading instead of doing overhaul, or overhaul/exchange, for same make/model of our current props. We figure if we're gonna spend the money, why not spend a little more and get something that adds value and performance to the airplane.
We want to know how the real world, actual experience performance numbers compare to what Raisbeck provides.
Do you really see a major improvement in runway performance, climb performance, cruise speed, landing distance, and cabin quietness and comfort.
Remember we're not test pilots (some of us aren't anyway) and we're just trying to get a feel of how the package really performs when flown by non test pilots. Does it really do what Raisbeck says it does?
Thanks!
But ramp presence! (Sorry to repeat myself, I just find it hilarious that basically "it looks hella awesome" but wrapped up in dignified terminology is essentially one of the selling points).One thing we have different is that we went with the Raisbeck paddle props so unfortunately that is the one thing that I can't comment on. From our experience though we have met all the performance claims of Raisbeck and Blackhawk. We would probably do even better if we didn't have the high float gear. Our CFO ran the numbers a few different ways and the BLR winglets and swept prop didn't pan out in the cost to benefit.
Thanks for the info. One thing we're looking at is the residual value at Aircraft resale.One thing we have different is that we went with the Raisbeck paddle props so unfortunately that is the one thing that I can't comment on. From our experience though we have met all the performance claims of Raisbeck and Blackhawk. We would probably do even better if we didn't have the high float gear. Our CFO ran the numbers a few different ways and the BLR winglets and swept prop didn't pan out in the cost to benefit.