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Aerovee Turbo Kit
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Fri Nov 21, 2014 10:24 pmby SonexN369UR
Hello everyone.
I was just notified by Sonex that my Aerovee Turbo Kit is ready for shipment and I should receive it here in Florida the week of 2 December 2014. I plan to thoroughly document the upgrade and test flight in great detail. have all ready received the new prop I ordered as well. My Sonex is N369UR at Zepherhills Florida. Some of you may have seen her at the Florida Sonex Association Fly in there.
Aerovee Turbo Kit
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Fri Nov 21, 2014 10:48 pmby Sonex1517
Good to hear! Time to check my email!!
Re: Aerovee Turbo Kit
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Sat Nov 22, 2014 12:18 amby Brett
Nice one !!!! Hoping mine should be following yours soon after.... however I still have to finish building my Sonex first. Will look forward to hearing all about it.. :)
Re: Aerovee Turbo Kit
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Sat Nov 22, 2014 12:24 pmby MichaelFarley56
I haven't heard anything official either but I'm hoping soon! Thanks for sharing.
Re: Aerovee Turbo Kit
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Sat Nov 22, 2014 3:41 pmby Bryan Cotton
I see Turbo Envy in my future. Still think it is good for me to control costs now, teach the kids to fly with 80HP, and let you guys beta test. I may want to upgrade by 2020.
Re: Aerovee Turbo Kit
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Sat Nov 22, 2014 8:08 pmby Brett
A good sensible decision Bryan. I just couldn't help myself and had to order one. I just hope it doesn't turn out like the ground adjustable prop that I rushed into.
Re: Aerovee Turbo Kit
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Sat Nov 22, 2014 8:29 pmby Gripdana
I too am waiting to see how the turbo works out and how the installation looks. I thing I will need to move some of the items on the firewall for the turbo. I would go turbo now but I just want to finish and fly around the country. Maybe I'll do it when I have to install for ADS-B.
Re: Aerovee Turbo Kit
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Sun Nov 23, 2014 2:44 pmby Darick
Yes, I too am having turbo envy, but my wallet says no for now. However, it would be good to know what space in the engine compartment should be reserved for the future addition. Just thought about this...does the turbo require the higher compression ratio?
Re: Aerovee Turbo Kit
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Sun Nov 23, 2014 4:55 pmby marsolgp
Quick answer is NO to the higher compression..... I believe all in flight testing, by Jeremy , to date has been on an 8:1 engine. Test cell work is being done on a 7:1 engine. (May be flying now....)
When I replaced my Nikasil cylinders, in preparation for the turbo, I set mine to 7.5:1
Re: Aerovee Turbo Kit
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Sat Dec 13, 2014 9:39 amby Brett
Pretty excited, had a ups shipping tracking number emailed today,
Turbo on route.........