REFLECTOR: O-540 Propeller

[Gordon Putney]

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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