REFLECTOR: O-540 Propeller

[Gordon Putney]

Thanks Scott,
BTW, I assume you have the top door.   I am about to add a pilots side door for ease of access.   How do you deal with pax that lack agility?
Gordon

On Oct 29, 2012, at 9:26 AM, Scott Derrick wrote:

> Gordon,
> 
> 68x88
> 
> Best cruise numbers are 180 KTAS at 2600 RPM, 10 GPH
> 
> Scott
> 
> 
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: O-540 Propeller
> From: Gordon Putney <cgputney at gmail.com>
> To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list <reflector at tvbf.org>
> Date: 10/29/2012 05:16 AM
> 
>> Scott,
>> What is the year, dia. and pitch of your Catto, plus please share any speed, RPM, fuel burn numbers.
>> Thanks,
>> Gordon Putney
>> 
>> On Oct 28, 2012, at 8:45 PM, Scott Derrick wrote:
>> 
>>> Steve,
>>> 
>>> 	I have a Catto on my Standard RG with a IO520. Its a bullet proof prop that has great cruise speeds.
>>> 
>>> 	The only down side is the longer takeoff rolls. Some hate it some it doesn't bother them...
>>> 
>>> 	With any fixed pitch prop you do have to pay more attention to loading and runway length in the summer time at really short fields or DA situations.
>>> 
>>> 	The cost of purchase and maintenance is greatly reduced. The peace of mind knowing that it is almost indestructible is priceless.
>>> 
>>> Scott
>>> 
>>> -------- Original Message --------
>>> Subject: REFLECTOR: O-540 Propeller
>>> From: Steve B <steve_beilby at yahoo.com.au>
>>> To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list <reflector at tvbf.org>
>>> Date: 10/27/2012 09:46 PM
>>> 
>>>> I have replaced the Franklin in my Elite (longwing) RG, with an O-540.
>>>> Expect about 250HP.
>>>> 
>>>> On the Franklin, I had an MT prop - great performance, but the blades
>>>> were fragile.
>>>> Anyway the MT had a different bolt pattern for the Franklin so won't fit
>>>> the 540.
>>>> 
>>>> So now I'm looking for a new prop:
>>>> Given the additional weight of the 540 over the Franklin, prop weight is
>>>> important;
>>>> The 540 gives an extra ~30HP over the Franklin so maybe a fixed pitch prop?
>>>> I'd like something a bit more robust (and less expensive) than the MT.
>>>> 2 blade Vs 3 blade?
>>>> 
>>>> Anyone flying with an O-540 ?
>>>> 
>>>> Catto? Prince? etc.....
>>>> 
>>>> Recommendations / suggestions / experience all welcome please.
>>>> 
>>>> Steve
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