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Old 10-14-2007 | 08:39 AM
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machaf
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Originally Posted by sigep_nm
Im confused as to why you think jet PIC is any different from Turbine PIC. Same engine, just we have a blade in front of it. No difference, just a different flavored kool aid.
Pretty big difference between flying a jet and a turboprop. Have you flown both?

I wouldn't say the engines are the same. Most turboprop are centrifugal compressors, where jets are Axial. Pretty big difference, they just burn the same fuel.