Get the weight out indeed! A diesel engine would be an interesting
application but I don't know. They're heavy for a reason! Wouldn't bother
me a bit is Robinson could make it work though.

Fly Safe,
Steve R.


"Micbloo" wrote in message
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Subject: New Robinson R66??

Anyone seen or heard anything on the new six place Robinson? I
understand it will be Turbine powered.

Saw that it would be called the R-55, a 5 seater, but at the HAI
Convention
Frank Robinson emphasized that it wouldnt happen until they find the right
engine. Preliminary work continues on three alternatives: a turbine,
diesel and
turbocharged Lycoming.
Robinson likes the diesel but they have to "get the weight out".