REFLECTOR: Prop Manufacturers

[Richard Riley]

I've heard both ways - that it's blisteringly fast, and that it's a few 
knots slower at the top end than a good fixed pitch prop.  I believe the 
latter.  Since I don't need the take off performance, I'm sticking with a 
nice, cheap fixed pitch.

At 09:37 PM 3/4/05, you wrote:
>...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>
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>>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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