REFLECTOR: Props

[Scott Baker]

Hello Murray,
I can think of several reasons why IVO propellers should be avoided when 
installed on direct-drive Lycoming or Continental engines.  As a start, IVO 
does not recommend his propellers for Lycoming or Continental aircraft 
engine installations.  IVO propellers are not designed to withstand the 
tortures of these engines - and there is a history of failures to give 
everyone cause for concern for the in-flight safety of IVO props (on 
Lycoming and Continental ... and even Franklin engines).  Several Velocity 
owners are operating IVO/Franklin combinations - but even Ivo is wary about 
this.  Next is the issue of insurance.  Some insurance companies have "black 
balled" Ivo products from their coverages (which is unfair in my opinion, 
but this is another subject).  The bottom line is - your insurance carrier 
may not insure Ivo products.
SB

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Murray" <murray_p2003 at hotmail.com>
To: <reflector at tvbf.org>
Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2005 12:50 AM
Subject: REFLECTOR: Props


>
> Is there some reason why no one (other than myself, so it seems) has an 
> in-flight adjustable IVO Prop?
>
> They seem to be a good combination of value and performance. I am quite 
> impressed with it - in many ways, I think it is even better than a 
> constant-speed prop and not nearly as expensive or heavy as a cs. Their 
> web site is:
>
> http://www.ivoprop.com/inflightmagnumodel.htm
>
> I would like some feedback on this, if possible. I am quite impressed with 
> it.
>
> Murray
>
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