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

Subject: Re: [OM] IMB: TBM 850 at the Airport
From: Jim Nichols <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2019 16:01:53 -0500
I'd rather have one PT6 than two Continentals or Lycomings in almost every case.

Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA

On 8/29/2019 3:28 PM, Bill Pearce wrote:
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.

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From: "Jim Nichols" <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, "LUG@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx" 
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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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