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Re: [OM] IMB: TBM 850 at the Airport

Subject: Re: [OM] IMB: TBM 850 at the Airport
From: Bill Pearce <billpearce@xxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2019 16:28:28 -0400 (EDT)
Probably some corporations or their insurance companies do, but out there are 
some commuter airlines flying Pilatus singles. But PT6 has a very low failure 
rate. Another point for the TBM. 

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From: "Jim Nichols" <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> 
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2019 2:39:47 PM 
Subject: Re: [OM] IMB: TBM 850 at the Airport 

Compared to a King Air 90, it comes out cheaper, with more range. Who 
needs an extra P&W? 

Jim Nichols 
Tullahoma, TN USA 

On 8/29/2019 2:28 PM, Bill Pearce wrote: 
> Top of the line, great aircraft, although for many I suspect it's a bit 
> expensive for so few passengers. I have a friend who sometimes flys one, and 
> he says that is the most fun aircraft he's ever flown, above Challengers, 
> Saberliners, Jetstars and the like. It's a little expensive to feed, as fuel 
> burn is fairly high, but he just flew Wichita to Dallas in about an hour and 
> 10 minutes. 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> 
> From: "Jim Nichols" <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> 
> To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, 
> "LUG@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx" <lug@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 
> Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2019 1:07:04 PM 
> Subject: [OM] IMB: TBM 850 at the Airport 
> 
> When I stopped by the airport today, I spotted a beautiful traveling 
> machine on the ramp, a Socata TBM 850, with a distinctive registration 
> number. Here is the overall view. 
> 
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20190829-DSCF7347.JPG.html 
> 
> Moving in closer, I spotted the five-bladed prop and wing-mounted radar. 
> 
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20190829-DSCF7349.JPG.html 
> 
> Looks a fine way to reach destinations large and small. 
> 
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