REFLECTOR: O-540 Propeller

[Gordon Putney]

Wow, thanks Scott,
This may be my way to go.
Is the split line between the top door and  bottom at the strake leading edge?
What are your latching and locking means?
TIA,
Gordon

On Oct 29, 2012, at 10:11 AM, Scott Derrick wrote:

> 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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