REFLECTOR: Catto Repitch

[Lou Stedman]

I would really appreciate that. I can't imagine why you had to pay so much 
to send back the prop. Craig told me to send it by bus because it was too 
large for postal service. The bus company charged me about $25.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Scott Derrick" <scott at tnstaafl.net>
To: "Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list" <reflector at tvbf.org>
Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2010 9:58 AM
Subject: REFLECTOR: Catto Repitch


> Thats good info about your air-oil separator.  I never really thought 
> about using one to save on oil consumption(throwing it overboard!).  I 
> just wanted a clean airplane! :-)
>
> Getting a fixed pitch prop matched to your particular airframe, engine and 
> personal preference combination can be exasperating!
>
> I sent my Catto back twice, at $400 a pop just for shipping, it can get 
> quite expensive not to mention the down time. I whined a bit to Craig and 
> he sent me a drawing on how to add a bit of reflex to the prop to increase 
> my static.  it has added 100-125 rpm to my static and I'm a much happier 
> camper!  I'd guesstimate I lost maybe 5 knots in cruise speed at 2700 rpm 
> after the mod.  Took about 1 hour to do the mod, not including repainting 
> the prop.  I'm flying with a stripe a primer on each blade right now! :-)
>
> I can post the image and description for those interested in modifying 
> your own fixed pitch prop to increase your static, but realize you are 
> voiding any warrantee by so doing!
>
> Scott
>
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