REFLECTOR: Prop selection

[davedent at comcast.net]

I have only flown the prop a few times and found it no better or worse then my MT.  For the money the Vesta is a much stronger prop all the way around.  The innards are way better in construction from the get go.  The blades are much stronger and the L.E. is more resistant to FOD.  As you can see from the picture I have a hyd. pitch control.  The electric I think would be better because of BATA but for swapping out I'm staying with the Hyd. I only have a couple of hours on this prop because I sent it back at their request and I have to put it back on.  After the test flight for the Condition inspection I plan on putting the Vesta back on. The MT needs painting anyway. By the way the Vesta only cost me $6100 in a wooden crate to my hangar. Could be a little more now. I'm not sure. By the way they are U.S. built.
Dave
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Jack Prock 
  To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list 
  Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 11:40 PM
  Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Prop selection


  Dave,

  I remember when you first got it and was hoping for updates.
  How has the prop worked so far?Have you had any problems?
  Does it stand up to FOD very well? 
  Do you have the electric pitch adjust? If so, how has that worked? 
  How many hours do you have on it now? 
  Sounds like your experience with Vesta has been a good one, is that true?

  Inquiring minds want to know!!

  Jack Prock
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: davedent at comcast.net 
    To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list 
    Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 9:23 PM
    Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Prop selection


    Lawrence I don't know how long you have been on the site but about a year ago I brought it everyone at that time there was another prop builder available.  Check out this site.  http://www.vestav8.com/Propellers.htm  I will include a picture of it on my plane.  I just got it back from a free update they gave me and paid the shipping as well.  I will be flying it again soon and I'll let you know how it goes. I have a cast on my left hand right now so flying has been put on the back burner for a short while. 
    Dave
      ----- Original Message ----- 
      From: Lawrence J. Epstein, MD 
      To: 'Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list' 
      Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 2:20 PM
      Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Prop selection


         

        By-and-large, there has been no other practical, constant speed option until the Aero Composite prop hit the market.

         

         

         

        Andy- The IVO has also been available and used by many (although I'm not sure if it is available for the XL sized engines).

         

        Larry



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