The Piper PA-46T Meridian is another example. That PT-6 sticks way out
front.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
On 10/13/2015 5:30 PM, Chris Trask wrote:
Those engines and props are much lighter. Remember that the turboprop
powered DC-3s have the prop disk almost even with the nose for balance because
of the lighter engines.
Chris
It was a consequence of using a pusher engine behind the centre of
gravity and centre of pressure.
Makes me wonder how the Avanti can even get itself off the ground.
Must have two tons of lead in the nose. :)
AG
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