A-star D2 Conversion

[Fish]

I would like to hear from anyone who has flown and/or worked on the new D2 with the LTS 101-700. Good or bad info on performance, support, problems, quirks, etc... I already know what they 'say' it will do, just want some field input from both engineers and pilots.

 

Try to keep comments related to the NEW LTS 101, I don't need to hear horror stories about the Falling-star crisis :down: .

[T55]

We just had a BA converted by HeliLynx. First impression is HOLY SH_T!!

I'll call it a B2 1/2 for performance. Honest cruise around 129 knots.

With 50% fuel and 3 pax, it verticalled with the VSI pegged at 3000 fpm.

It's too early to tell on reliability and support, although there is good guys on the honeywell tech support side.

The engine does run considerably warmer than the Arriel or an Allison, so that might have some bearing on longevity.

So far, it seems like a real stump puller.

[Fish]

We just had a BA converted by HeliLynx. First impression is HOLY SH_T!!

I'll call it a B2 1/2 for performance. Honest cruise around 129 knots.

With 50% fuel and 3 pax, it verticalled with the VSI pegged at 3000 fpm.

It's too early to tell on reliability and support, although there is good guys on the honeywell tech support side.

The engine does run considerably warmer than the Arriel or an Allison, so that might have some bearing on longevity.

So far, it seems like a real stump puller.

 

T55, Is yours is the FX1 conversion with the LTS 101-600, or is it the full monty FX2 with the 700 series, strake kit, T/R, etc...?

 

I've heard the Honneywell tech support is great from other sources too. If you get a chance send input on the maintenance after first inspection, as for ease of working on or differences of the LTS 101 vs. Arriel.

 

Thanks

[T55]

Full Monty FX2

[rainman]

Hey T55,

 

Is that the nice little red FX2 racing WIS across the country from T bay??

 

Blew me away how fast it is!

 

Cheers,