REFLECTOR: Catto Repitch

[Scott Derrick]

Wow, 25$ Thats a great price!  I'll remember that.

Scott

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Catto Repitch
From: Lou Stedman <stedmanlou at roadrunner.com>
To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list <reflector at tvbf.org>
Date: 12/05/2010 11:01 AM

> 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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