REFLECTOR: O-540 Propeller

[Scott Derrick]

Gordon,

I have  split door, which makes it about the same entry/egress as a 
Mooney or Arrow...

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 08:56 AM

> 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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