Jamie
Well Known Member
For those that haven't seen this, today's AOPA e-mail newsletter mentions that Van Bortel aircraft (very reputable if not expen$ive Cessna dealer) is now offering new 2006 Skyhawks with the Thielert Centurion 1.7 engine. They are claiming double the fuel efficiency of the Lycoming IO-360's and optimal cruise altitude of 12,000ft.
The downside: $239,500 for a NAVII (Bendix/King avionics) equipped Skyhawk is very hard to swallow.
Now if Thielert will just wise up and sell to the homebuilt market. Sounds like that Thielert would be a good match for the RV series.
Not affiliated in any way..just found this to be notable and a positive step for GA.
http://www.vanbortel.com/inventory/Thielert.htm
The downside: $239,500 for a NAVII (Bendix/King avionics) equipped Skyhawk is very hard to swallow.
Now if Thielert will just wise up and sell to the homebuilt market. Sounds like that Thielert would be a good match for the RV series.
Not affiliated in any way..just found this to be notable and a positive step for GA.
http://www.vanbortel.com/inventory/Thielert.htm