Maule M5 235 Turbo - STOL Demo Using Turbo

#maule #stol #backcountryflying This video shows how my normalizing turbo is set up on my Maule M5 235 and how I use it for short takeoff operations. This is the only M5 in the world with a normalizing turbo.
Takeoff Distance: 290ft
Density Alt: 3100
Wind: Calm
Fuel: 30 gal
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[@bernardanderson3758]

Love the performance

[@bernardanderson3758]

I’ve flown a Maule 235 lunar Rocket and I’m excited to see another one with a turbo

[@fly2field2fork]

The FAA lost the STC for mine. I believe another one is being worked on now.

[@bernardanderson3758]

Love to fly it

[@josesbox9555]

There is one for sale in Moscow Idaho atm.

[@user-ju3ns2cz1u]

very cool .

[@kevin_6217]

No option for a boost controller? I'm not a big fan of increasing pilot workload. Any particular reason you went with this setup?

[@fly2field2fork]

I bought the plane like that. Definitely increases workload!

[@willjohnson3907]

Is there an stc for this? Is this experimental?

[@fly2field2fork]

There is a STC

[@musicman364]

Increase in cruise speed?

[@fly2field2fork]

Yeah, as you get higher you can gain speed, usually about a 7 knot difference