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Old 05-06-2008 | 08:43 PM
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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.
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Old 05-06-2008 | 08:44 PM
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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
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Old 05-06-2008 | 08:46 PM
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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.
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Old 05-06-2008 | 09:02 PM
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turboprop/turbojet/turbofan = turbine time.
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Old 05-06-2008 | 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by reevesofskyking
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?
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Old 05-07-2008 | 06:30 AM
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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.
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Old 05-07-2008 | 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Newty
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.
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Old 05-07-2008 | 06:48 AM
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Now, if you flew Right seat on a Caravan...how would that be logged? Total Time, SIC Time and Turbine Time???
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Old 05-07-2008 | 06:52 AM
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meaning no pistons boys, that turbo seneca isn't going to cut it.
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Old 05-07-2008 | 07:06 AM
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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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