Operationally I think you may find it would be more suitable than the Radial version - much lighter aircraft, hence speeds can come down a bit over original For you weight and balance types compare the Radial Version against a turbine version for engine placement, like conversions that also appear the same are the Air Tractors (AT 401 vs AT 402). The prop wash maybe a little challenging to navigate through
Now economics of operation may be a small issue: *at full power (Approx. 600HP more than your standard Pawnee) fuel flow is somewhere around 65Gals/Hr, and there not too efficient at very low HP ratings(say 260 Hp) - which probably wouldn't be enough for a safe take-off (may not be able too)- but would be acceptable to the Glider *Overhauls, only 3500 TBO in Ag like operations (Typically) cost approx. 90-350K In high density alt (Hot days) the only replacement for a Pawnee will be another Pawnee If you want to bankrupt your club/operation convince them to buy a Turbine(Especially Western ones - prices so much steeper) From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of John Parncutt Sent: Friday, 25 October 2013 9:11 PM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] M18 Dromader I think you will find that this particular aircraft was the turbine (prop jet) version, definitely not suitable for glider towing! John Parncutt From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ian Mc Phee Sent: Friday, 25 October 2013 1:03 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] M18 Dromader Pawnee style still seems the best. Years ago we fitted a release to Peter Middlebrooks Agwagon for a gliding cpmp and with extra power 300hp would go up even better but it was far worse than Pawnee for getting down. There was far less drag on Agwagon thus it would not slow down and the constant speed prop did not help. Michaels etug originally had 260HP and was fitted with constant speed prop but a friend of mine just could not get it down as the then Pawnee 235 we had at Keepit. Also John Michell had a 260hp ? Agwagon and again it was not a success for glider towing.. So Pawnee style is the way to go. By the way a guy at Dalby (only remember his name as Smoky) bought a cheap pawnee for think 2 years ago for about $24000. He was going to put a LS1 engine it but he is no longer gliding and notice it is again for sale (no price). If somebody wants a project think it will go for $20K about and may be worth considering. Recently saw Bob Wards project on the PIK27 tow plane but is is not a club project in my opinion. Ian McPhee . ; On 25 October 2013 10:59, Nelson Handcock <[email protected]> wrote: Are many of these used as tugs? http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/safety-fears-flagged-earlier-over-make-of-plane-in -death-crash-20131024-2w4ew.html Thanks & Regards, Nelson Handcock 0409 149919 <tel:0409%20149919> http://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonhandcockaustralia _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list [email protected] To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring
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