REFLECTOR:MT Prop went missing

[Jim Sower]

I had 6" of exhaust pipe go through my Catto.  Main dink wasn't big enough to hold the
last knuckle of my pinkie.  Next blade had a scratch that I've seen made by cowl
screws on other props.
ALL HAIL CATTO ... Jim S.

Scott Derrick wrote:

> Geeze, that's almost catastrophic damage!
>
> I had a 3/8 bolt go through my Cato and it just dinged it real good!
>
> Scott
>
> At 02:57 PM 4/4/2004, you wrote:
> >Chuck,
> >
> > > I guess that answers the question whether a stone strike, or something
> > > similar, could cause loss of a blade, or at least a portion of it.  Since
> > > photos were taken of it in a hangar, it's reasonable to conclude that the
> > > plane returned in one piece.
> >
> >Yes. The Velocity landed safely. Greg was on board when it happened. He is not
> >sure if the prop strike damage occurred on takeoff (stone, bar or runway
> >light) or whether a loose object such as a ruler may have departed during
> >flight. But whatever it was, it must have been reasonably large and massive to
> >have done this much damage.
> >
> >Dave Black
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Jim Sower ... Destiny's Plaything
Crossville, TN; Chapter 5
Long-EZ N83RT, Velocity N4095T