A Turbine For Christmas?

Editorial Staff

Sunday, December 05, 2004 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Innodyn (formerly Affordable Turbine Power) is scheduled to begin production of small turbine engines next month, with first deliveries expected in February.
These engines are designed for the experimental aircraft market, featuring four models with power outputs from 165 to 255 hp, weighing under 188 pounds.
Priced between $26,500 and $34,500, the company has a substantial number of initial orders and views certification as a long-term goal.

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Small Turbine Engines Ready To Start Production…

Earlier this year, a Pennsylvania company called Affordable Turbine Power attracted some attention when they turned up at air shows with a turbine-powered RV-4 and said they would soon be selling their little engines to the experimental market. The company now has changed its name to Innodyn, and is also flying a turbine-powered RV-6. President Chuck Nearhoof told AVweb on Friday they are on track to start production of the turbines next month, with first deliveries in February. Each of the four models weighs less than 188 pounds and delivers a range of maximum power from 165 to 255 hp, at costs ranging from $26,500 to $34,500. Nearhoof says they have a “substantial number” of orders to fill. For now, they are focused on the experimental market, with no timeline for developing a certified engine. “Certification is not a short-term goal, but it is a long-term goal,” Nearhoof said.