BeechTalk - BT

Username Protected · **Posted:** 18 Dec 2021, 20:13

One just came up for sale in NJ not too far from me. I want to check it out but know I probably shouldn’t.

Does anyone have some details on operating them? Safety? Cruise speeds? Fuel burn? Cost to operate?

Username Protected · **Posted:** 18 Dec 2021, 20:25

I'd locate a mechanic willing to maintain it. If you can't find that, nothing else matters.

Mike C.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 18 Dec 2021, 20:39

It doesn't look like a very complicated machine. I've seen one at a 2,800ft mountain strip so it obviously is a decent short field jet. The Viper motor is reliable and plentiful. At $65K asking, I can't see what there is to lose.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 18 Dec 2021, 22:00

I've only flown the JP T3 once... and it was extremely docile. The thrust performance wasn't particularly stunning. But it was fun.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 18 Dec 2021, 22:29

It looks like this one has the .303s removed.

:(

Username Protected · **Posted:** 18 Dec 2021, 23:10

Pretty easy flying airplane. Burns roughly 130 gph and holds 335. I want to say it burned around 65 -70gph just idling. Maintenance is pretty straight forward, nothing too complicated for an experimental. Make sure you know the specifics of the LOA.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 19 Dec 2021, 00:58

Username Protected wrote:

It looks like this one has the .303s removed.

I think you are confusing it with a BAC Strikemaster, the light attack derivative of the Jet Provost.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BAC_Strikemaster

Mike C.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 19 Dec 2021, 01:01

Username Protected wrote:

At $65K asking, I can't see what there is to lose.

$65,000 plus intervening expenses. But who cares… you can’t even buy a decent C150 these days for that!

Username Protected · **Posted:** 19 Dec 2021, 01:29

Wouldn't you need a type rating to fly it? Or at least some pretty intensive training.

Where do you get that?

Mike C.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 19 Dec 2021, 02:00

The last interaction with a Provost/Strikemaster that I recall on this forum ended badly!

Username Protected · **Posted:** 19 Dec 2021, 03:01

That time a Jet Provost flew formation with a Citation:
[youtube]https://youtu.be/imwnU6zs4-4[/youtube]

Username Protected · **Posted:** 19 Dec 2021, 05:46

Lance Toland from Griffin , Georgia used to import these . He might be able to help with maintenance.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 19 Dec 2021, 06:04

Username Protected wrote:

Wouldn't you need a type rating to fly it? Or at least some pretty intensive training.

I thought for experimental, you get an LOA, not a type rating. Gotta find a guy authorized to check you out for the LOA, but...

Paul

Username Protected · **Posted:** 19 Dec 2021, 07:36

About twenty years ago in the UK, there were several flying clubs and partnerships that flew these (and Hunters).
Since they have limited range and are two seaters, a partnership seems like a good way to own and fly one of these. Is there anyone in the Austin area who would be interested?