REFLECTOR:MT Props

[Scott Derrick]

Chuck,

I had a performance prop on my Std RG.  I now have a Catto prop 
http://www.cattoprops.com/ and am very happy with it except for take off 
performance.

I don't know if a fixed pitch prop is really an option for your XL 
though.  The fixed pitch props are great for cruise but they suck for 
take off.  I can use up an awful lot of runway.

Hopefully Whirlwind Propellers is still working on a pusher 
configuration of their props.

I know IVO makes a 300 HP pusher prop but I've heard such conflicting 
stories about them.

The prop is one of the areas in pushers where there are just not any 
great options in my opinion.

Scott



Chuck Jensen wrote:
> Steve Korney wrote:
> 
> Your Velocity is faster with the Performance Prop anyway...
> I've never had any trouble with my hydraulic MT...
> 
> Steve,
> 
> I indicated in an earlier email that I had a leading edge crack and was
> concerned about the time I would be down for prop repair.  However, your
> mention that Performance Prop works fine for you, I was curious which model
> are you using and what is the general cost?  
> 
> I want a replacement for the MT prop for a XL RG 300.  The deeper I get into
> this MT thing, the less enamored I am of the company.  I spoke with Jurgen
> in Deland, FL at the MT Prop Shop.  He's having me ship the whole thing to
> him and is going to replace the seals (which have never leaked on my
> prop)and tell me what needs to be done on the blades.  
> 
> After talking to a few prop shops and individuals, it seems there is a
> language problem with the German MT company; they have some difficulty
> understanding what "customer service" means in English.
> 
> With some of the "mini-horror" stories I'm hearing about downtime with the
> MT, I'm seriously interested in looking at a second prop as a standby (or
> maybe first-teamer).  Can anyone suggest a knowledgeable, reliable and
> reasonable priced distributor for the Performance Prop or does someone have
> a better suggestion.
> 
> Chuck
> Hangar Queen N27GV
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