REFLECTOR: Vesta Prop

[Al Gietzen]

Hi; Dave,

 

Only one problem I see with it - 65 lbs, maybe 70 with spinner, bulkhead and
controls.  With offsetting  ballast when flying alone; it'd add about 100
lbs to my airplane.  Where's the payback over a 16.5 lb Catto?

 

Al

 

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From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On
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Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2008 12:59 PM
To: 'Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list'
Subject: REFLECTOR: Vesta Prop

 

Well guys I put the new three bladed Vesta prop back on yesterday and flew
it this morning.  It matches all the MT numbers.  So instead of paying the
$11,000+ for a MT you could use the Vesta at $6100. Now mine is on the IO540
260hp Velocity XL/RG but he makes the larger and smaller ones as well. Check
them out at http://www.vestav8.com/ 

 

I'm sorry it was a long time coming but I had so much on my plate I just
couldn't get to it.  Seems like flying got in the way.   Now I can tell you
it is a good prop for the cost.  The blades are composite like the MT but
put together much better all the way around.  The bearings are taper roller
type with a thrust bearing as well on each blade.  Much better then the MT,
in my opinion.  They also have the props and spinners for the larger engines
as well. 

 

By the way John Youngblood has a story to tell you about the AeroComp prop
but I'll let him tell you that one.  He's back at Oshkosh right now and he
isn't flying the AeroComp.  His plane is a real winner. Believe me it should
take first place in kit built.  If you are going, make sure you get a look
at his.  It's with the Rocket Velos on display. 

Dave

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