Hangar Flying => Hangar Flying => Topic started by: swift on June 22, 2005, 10:11:59 AM
Title: jet EZ
Post by: swift on June 22, 2005, 10:11:59 AM
Hello, looking at Bede BD-5J jet - has there ever been any attempt to put a small jet engine to EZ? I know fuel consumption would split the range alot - but hey - having a JET EZ :) would be interesting. Anyway, I'm seriously considering this sometime in the future. What would be the issues to overcome possible problems, like for example FAA permit (or special ratings if needed?), cost, finding an engine etc.? I was thinking of very small turbine, the one in Bede BD-5J or even smaller.. Since the cost of EZs (and variezes) is so low already and small Bede jet-like turbines are also not sold for zillions, this would be a cost effective way for having a jet as a private pilot. BD-5J sure is tempting, but very rare and goes for $+100k these days. Old jet warbirds like L-29/39 can be bought for $60k-80k but then again cost of operation is too high and special training is needed. So small turbine instead of push-prop in the back of EZ really sonds intersting.
..anyway, if you have any info on projects like these, links, pictures, suggestions please post below - thanks
regards, swift
Title: jet EZ
Post by: Anonymous on June 22, 2005, 11:59:48 AM
Try this link:
http://www.ezjetinc.com/
Title: jet EZ
Post by: swift on June 22, 2005, 01:43:03 PM
thanks ALOT - EXACTLY what I was looking for!!!
Title: jetez
Post by: Charles Davis on June 22, 2005, 05:25:53 PM
It looks really cool, and I'm sure it's a lot of fun, but from a practical standpoint, it doesn't seem to make much sense to me.
The cost to build and operate is highere, and the duration seems limited.
I think to really exploit the jet engine, you're probably looking at a completely different design.
Title: ez jet
Post by: dave on June 22, 2005, 11:40:00 PM
:shock: bd- 5 jets...have killed a lot of people...more than any other design . take in consideration..how many wher actually finished and flown...90% crashed.
Title: jet EZ
Post by: swift on June 23, 2005, 01:57:44 PM
..ok, my interest faded a little now when got info that ez-jet converzion would be $90000
Title: jet EZ
Post by: Waiter on June 23, 2005, 02:29:29 PM
Quote from: "swift"
..ok, my interest faded a little now when got info that ez-jet converzion would be $90000
Practical? no. BUT, the needle on the "Cool-O-Meter" is wrapped around the end stop.