REFLECTOR: Prop Manufacturers

[Greg Poole]

...hmmn.....would have thought a standard tractor prop in a pusher config 
would have had some downsides - particularly given the lack of twist (extra 
pitch) at the root (spinner end).
Best make enquiries direct as to it's performance relative to other types on 
the same airframe Richard.

Regards,

Greg in Sydney.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Riley" <Richard at riley.net>
To: "Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list" <reflector at tvbf.org>
Sent: Saturday, March 05, 2005 2:13 PM
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Prop Manufacturers


> Dave Ronneberg is flying an AeroComposites prop on his Berkut.  He used a 
> left-turning engine so he could use a standard prop in a pusher.  I 
> haven't talked with him about it, but second hand I understand he's happy 
> with it.
>
> At 06:15 PM 3/4/05, you wrote:
>>Terry,
>>
>>Lynn Cook of Auburn, CA has an Aerocomposites prop on order for his 
>>Standard RG.  When he placed his order (last summer), they were quoting 
>>"Nov 2004" for delivery.  Obviously, that schedule has slipped.  I looked 
>>sample blades and design drawings for this prop over, and it's clearly a 
>>better, tougher prop than the MT.  Whether this constitutes your best 
>>value is in the eye of the buyer!
>>
>>Some owners swear by their IVO prop, but the general consensus it that 
>>it's a higher-risk proposition.  It's not for me - your mileage may vary.
>>
>>Keith Hallsten
>>
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: <mailto:knightflyr at sbcglobal.net>Terrence Miles
>>To: <mailto:reflector at tvbf.org>'Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders 
>>list'
>>Sent: Friday, March 04, 2005 8:59 AM
>>Subject: RE: REFLECTOR: Prop Manufacturers
>>
>>Hey,
>>Anybody out there had an business dealings w/ Aerocomposite Props.  They 
>>will have a pusher prop to offer in the next couple of months.  About 
>>$14,000 or so.  $13k for prop, $900 for spinner.  I'll find the quote 
>>somewhere.  They are taking deposits.
>>
>><http://www.aerocomposites.com/>http://www.aerocomposites.com/
>>
>>Also Hartzell will have an aluminum 3 blader too...but likely heavy and I 
>>am already heavy on the tail.
>>
>>I am trying to sort out my options.
>>
>>Thanks for the comments on Catto's.  I going to go w/ constant speed, but 
>>the price is sure right.
>>
>>Then there's the IVO.  I know the least about these.
>><http://www.ivoprop.com/>http://www.ivoprop.com/
>>
>>Then I heard here that the MT's are expensive to repair and easy to get 
>>pretty beat up in our application.
>>
>>I am headed out the door for the 5 hour ride down I-55 Chicago to STL and 
>>Bob Nuckols seminar.  I'll report back next week.
>>
>>Thanks,
>>Terry
>>
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