REFLECTOR: Vesta, Aero Composite,& ? Props

[Andy Millin]

Hey Milt,

 

Cool.

 

I was the primary facilitator in getting Jason Day at Vesta to speak with
Scott Baker at Velocity.  Like most Velocity builders, I would like to see
several options available.

 

One of the biggest hurdles to overcome with the Velocity test program was
Jason's lack of time and data.  Velocity wanted to see a at least a couple
hundred hours of operation on an aircraft engine of similar size and
performance in a pusher configuration, before they would be willing to bolt
one on.  Jason's props had been running on automotive conversions with PSRU;
smooth power curve.  I don't believe it was a slight to Vesta, Scott was
just taking into consideration the lives and the cost of the Velocity.

 

Has your prop been flying on a Velocity or other pusher?

 

Andy

 

From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On
Behalf Of mmerskey at sbcglobal.net
Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 10:33 AM
To: 'Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list'
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Vesta, Aero Composite,& ? Props

 

Greg in Sidney:

 

I am the distributor for the VARI PROP which is a constant speed, US made,
non arraogant owners,  pusher, hydraulic operated, does not need rngine oil
to operate, the most effective air foil available,  if desired,  the famous
Lipps Blades for racing giving 15 % additional performance, can ne reverse
thrust if wanted, delivery in 60 days or you get to keep one of our kids,
and,  $8,900.00, half of what the haughty company is demanding.

 

The racing version is perfect for those who enter the OSHKOSH go around.
These blades will smoke competition.

 

I have written to Scott Baker requesting a time slot to present the prop at
the University of Velocity in October. Have not yet heard from him. I plan
to have a working model to show and if Scott gets back to me on a timely
basis, I will provide a unit to be installed on a factory Velo for
demobstration and evaluation.

 

Milt in San Antonio   

-----Original Message-----
From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On
Behalf Of gpoole
Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2007 11:58 PM
To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders List
Subject: REFLECTOR: Vesta, Aero Composite,& ? Props

Anybody got any new news on these contenders to the MT. I remember Scott
mentioning that the factory was going to test the Vesta, while Dave Dent had
sent his back due insufficient twist in the blades, and several others were
on the verge of theirs getting into the air.

..curious minds need to know!

Greg in Sydney

 

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