REFLECTOR: Constant Speed Prop Alternatives

[davedent at comcast.net]

I have flown the Vesta prop now and I didn't like it.  So Vesta said that they are making a complete new set of blades, for me.  Come to find out the new blades most likely will be a copy of the AeroComp blades.. I told Jason at Vesta that it's hard to make a prop fly close to supersonic speeds with a Clark Y airfoil and blunt leading edges.  I told him to get a hold of Catto prop or an AeroComp and copy it, the shape that is.  Also start his twist at 30% instead of 20%. It would run cooler and have more twist where it's needed for the pusher.  He did this and has assured me that I will truly like it.  I was suppose to get the new blades this week.  Still haven't got them.  So the jury is still out.  
I got my repaired MT blades back and I will be putting them back in the hub and probably sell it with the plane.  I will see how the new Vesta blades do before selling.  Either or, the extra prop will go with the plane.  As most of you know, it's good to have a spare prop when you own a pusher.  
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: gpoole 
  To: 'Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list' 
  Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 4:16 PM
  Subject: REFLECTOR: Constant Speed Prop Alternatives


  Hey Dave Dent!



  You’ve been remarkably quiet of late (read; missing your input mate!!) –

  please….what is the latest verdict on the Aero Composite Constant Speed

  Prop you fitted to your XL?  



  …and did any of the group commit to the Vesta prop that was talked about

  some months back?



  Greg in cold, wet Sydney

  gregpoole at saaachapter11.com









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