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jasongreen 05-06-2008 08:43 PM

Turbine Time Definition
 
I was just wondering what the exact definition of turbine time was because I was looking around and I found some place that said Turboprop time could be considered as turbine time or something like that. I just wanted some clarification.

reevesofskyking 05-06-2008 08:44 PM

I thought if it was not a glider or had pistons and went whiz whiz whiz when you started it, then turbine.

If someone else proves me wrong it is just that simple

ksatflyer 05-06-2008 08:46 PM

Pretty sure just cause it has props on the front of the turbine engine its still turbine time, just not "jet time" I guess is what some may say.

Spooled 05-06-2008 09:02 PM

turboprop/turbojet/turbofan = turbine time.

dontsurf 05-06-2008 10:29 PM


Originally Posted by reevesofskyking (Post 380587)
I thought if it was not a glider or had pistons and went whiz whiz whiz when you started it, then turbine.

If someone else proves me wrong it is just that simple

ever started up a hot air balloon?

Newty 05-07-2008 06:30 AM

This may be obvious to most but some may miss it so I'll clarify one thing, Many piston engines have Turbochargers, this is NOT a TurboProp. A TurboProp is a prop that is rotated by a TURBINE engine.

tangoindia 05-07-2008 06:46 AM


Originally Posted by Newty (Post 380747)
This may be obvious to most but some may miss it so I'll clarify one thing, Many piston engines have Turbochargers, this is NOT a TurboProp. A TurboProp is a prop that is rotated by a TURBINE engine.



Meaning a Seneca II is not TURBINE TIME.:(

A Caravan is TURBINE TIME.;)

tangoindia 05-07-2008 06:48 AM

Now, if you flew Right seat on a Caravan...how would that be logged? Total Time, SIC Time and Turbine Time???

dingo222 05-07-2008 06:52 AM

meaning no pistons boys, that turbo seneca isn't going to cut it.

frieswiththat 05-07-2008 07:06 AM

No, the turbo Seneca won't work but if you've got time in a C-208, that works.

Now, let me ask this question. How good is single-engine turboprop time in your logbook? Only reason why I am asking is because I am one of those Caravan drivers and it seems like although I have the experience in the weather and such, it doesn't help with multi PIC. Any thoughts would be appreciated.


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