REFLECTOR: Prince Props

[davedent at comcast.net]

I ran my Vesta prop the other day for the first time.  I is quit and smooth but there seems to be a problem with over-speed.  I reset the static pitch one flat on the adjustment nut  and it lowered by a good 25 rpm.  I called them on it and they told me that if the governor don't keep it from over-speeding they will exchange the blades for a wider cord. I think it will be help a lot. Right now I have a six inch cord.  I do believe a seven would be better.  The blades are very stiff and this is good for a pusher.  The MT is not stiff enough, that is for sure.  
Right now I'm stuck in DFW.  Can't get a flight out because of over-bookings because of spring brakes.  A real bummer when you have so much to get done at home.  No flights out of here going west at all, till Tuesday.  
I should have flown my Velo.  But time would not allow it.  Now I can see it would have been best. Nothing but good weather all last week.  
As soon as I get back home I'll get on the prop again and let you know what I find.  But so far it's great. Putting it on was easier then any CS I ever installed on a Lycoming engine.  Later I'll send you pictures ofit.  
Dave
 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "Keith Hallsten" <KeithHallsten at quiknet.com>
> Andy,
> 
> Sorry - no information on Prince.  Those of us out West who are putting
> fixed-pitch props on our XLs are getting them from Craig Catto.  See
> http://www.cattoprops.com/html/velocity_xl_props.html 
> 
> Keith Hallsten
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On
> Behalf Of Andy Millin
> Sent: Friday, March 02, 2007 12:36 PM
> To: 'Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list'
> Subject: REFLECTOR: Prince Props
> 
> Hello all,
> 
> I just spoke with Lonnie Prince.  Prince Props.  P-Tip.
> 
> I liked the guy.  His website needs some help, but he seemed to know his
> stuff.
> 
> He said there are a number of his props being used in the pusher
> configuration.  Longeze, Varieze, Defiant, Cozy, and Velocity.
> 
> He has a customer that flies his Eze from a grass strip and has no
> complaints on either performance or durability.  Quite the opposite.
> 
> He has developed props for IO-540 applications, but not for a Velocity.  His
> are on standards with 180HP.
> 
> From what I can find, he has a very good reputation and his props are made
> with a very high standard of workmanship.  I'm just doing some investigating
> homework.  I'm interested in anything anyone can tell me about Prince Props.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Andy
> 
> 
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