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I don't believe the '25 was ever sold as a twin jet, but there was one converted by the owner. (in Australia, I believe)
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On Sunday, October 4, 2020 at 10:01:09 PM UTC+2, wrote:
I don't believe the '25 was ever sold as a twin jet, but there was one converted by the owner. (in Australia, I believe) Which subsequently ended in tragedy ![]() https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications...r/ao-2018-009/ |
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On 10/4/20 4:01 PM, Matthew Scutter wrote:
On Sunday, October 4, 2020 at 10:01:09 PM UTC+2, wrote: I don't believe the '25 was ever sold as a twin jet, but there was one converted by the owner. (in Australia, I believe) Which subsequently ended in tragedy ![]() https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications...r/ao-2018-009/ Wikipedia showed an AH-25J, but yeah that was likely the 25M conversion. They also do list a self-launch with a bigger Solo engine, which would make sense since the wankel has always been marginal for the larger ships, particularly at higher altitude airports. Anyway you cut it, a lot of engines for one ship. -Dave |
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On Monday, 5 October 2020 at 17:48:52 UTC+1, kinsell wrote:
On 10/4/20 4:01 PM, Matthew Scutter wrote: On Sunday, October 4, 2020 at 10:01:09 PM UTC+2, wrote: I don't believe the '25 was ever sold as a twin jet, but there was one converted by the owner. (in Australia, I believe) Which subsequently ended in tragedy ![]() https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications...r/ao-2018-009/ Wikipedia showed an AH-25J, but yeah that was likely the 25M conversion. They also do list a self-launch with a bigger Solo engine, which would make sense since the wankel has always been marginal for the larger ships, particularly at higher altitude airports. Anyway you cut it, a lot of engines for one ship. -Dave The Solo engined version is the AS25/EB28 which is really a Binder EB model leading on to their EB28 then EB28 Edition models. |
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On 10/5/20 12:05 PM, John Galloway wrote:
On Monday, 5 October 2020 at 17:48:52 UTC+1, kinsell wrote: On 10/4/20 4:01 PM, Matthew Scutter wrote: On Sunday, October 4, 2020 at 10:01:09 PM UTC+2, wrote: I don't believe the '25 was ever sold as a twin jet, but there was one converted by the owner. (in Australia, I believe) Which subsequently ended in tragedy ![]() https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications...r/ao-2018-009/ Wikipedia showed an AH-25J, but yeah that was likely the 25M conversion. They also do list a self-launch with a bigger Solo engine, which would make sense since the wankel has always been marginal for the larger ships, particularly at higher altitude airports. Anyway you cut it, a lot of engines for one ship. -Dave The Solo engined version is the AS25/EB28 which is really a Binder EB model leading on to their EB28 then EB28 Edition models. Pardon the continued drift, but Garret Willat once posted a humorous "Woe is Me" type video about flying an ASH25/Eb28 in a world's competition, their lithium batteries went out and left them without motor capability and no power on the panel. Not having an adequate backup navigation system, they were flying around in a foreign country, using a paper tourist map for guidance, and avoiding rain showers. I think this was only on FaceBook, never saw it elsewhere. Drifting back closer to the original topic of the thread, I personally haven't lost a bit a sleep over how much Jon spent on his conversion, but want to point out that buying a used 26E and dropping an injected engine into it is not economically practical. Nick unfortunately didn't provide guidance on how much he was willing to spend on a glider, so it's not clear if a used '31Mi is in the running. Shorter trailer, 18/21 meter wing configuration, better weight capability are other advantages, but they ain't cheap. Asking "what's the best motorglider" is a bit like asking "what's the best book to read". -Dave |
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