REFLECTOR: Vesta Prop

[Richard J. Gentil]

The VP3-S70EB does look very interesting.

Richard

Alex Balic wrote:
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> Hey Dave-
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> Please keep us informed- I will be in the market as well........
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> Alex
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> *From:* reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] 
> *On Behalf Of *davedent at comcast.net
> *Sent:* Wednesday, October 24, 2007 10:05 PM
> *To:* 'Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list'
> *Subject:* REFLECTOR: Vesta Prop
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> Hay guys I got my new blades for the Vesta prop.  I got them painted 
> now and have to add just a tad of weight to one and be putting 
> together next week. I'd do it tomorrow but going on a retreat.   My 
> plan is to get all the data recorded from my GRT for the MT first then 
> change it out to the Vesta.  It will take a while because I have to 
> build up the spinner as well to fit the Vesta. Jason gave me the 
> bulkheads for it. I just have to put the nut plates in them.  I may 
> just see how it does without the spinner first.  I have to think about 
> this. For those that don't know it will be going on a IO-540/260hp.
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> The assembly of it is quite simple with his instructions.  The old 
> blades came out just fine.  He is also sending me a plate with slip 
> rings to get in-flight data from a special sensor he has that records 
> the loads on it in flight.  It's also used to balance it if need be.  
> The unit normally cost $500, for those that will want one later. It 
> can be used for in-flight testing for balance.  The best for any prop. 
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> If this prop even comes close to the MT, the MT is history. As well as 
> the Aerocompoite. This prop will cost less then $8K and it's built in 
> the good oh USA.  It's either hydraulic or electric, your choice.    
>
> Dave
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