Originally published at: https://avweb.com/aviation-news/elixir-turbotech-advance-turbine-trainer/
The companies are targeting EASA and FAA approval and a 2030 entry into service.
This is likely to be a half-million-dollar 2-seat training airplane.
Yikes.
Why is that shocking? Skyhawks are over $600k, Bristells are over $300k.
The real question do the economics make sense? Will the operators really get reduced hourly costs to offset the additional cost of acquisition? The analogy is when I used to choose between a gas Jetta or a TDI; what was the break even.
Additionally, you have the unknown of a new power plant. Will the engine really make TBO? Cost of maintenance?
That all said, the airline track (which seems to be where most GA is focused these days) wants turbine time. Will this count? Will this create a better pilot?
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