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mike newall 01-31-2012 07:14 PM

Don't know the answer - it behaves differently and doesn't disc as much.

Tried it at various settings and it makes a difference.

I know what you are saying and it makes me think what is happening - all I know is when we have the prop out a bit it lands sweeter.

Used to do the same on a C 206 I flew for skydiving, noise was a lot less on final, missed was OK as you were empty, landing was sweet.

woodmanrog 02-01-2012 08:38 AM

Constant speed prop setup, about 15K plus maintenance. FP Catto prop, about 2K. Difference, about 13K. Fuel about $5+per gallon. Difference, 2600 gallons of fuel. I think I'll stay with my FP prop.

C-FAH Q 02-01-2012 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by woodmanrog (Post 624529)
Constant speed prop setup, about 15K plus maintenance. FP Catto prop, about 2K. Difference, about 13K. Fuel about $5+per gallon. Difference, 2600 gallons of fuel. I think I'll stay with my FP prop.

How many hartzells did you price in that figure?
Bottom line, different strokes for different folks. No one is right, no one is wrong. Do what you like or want and keep yourself happy, everyone else don't matter when your flipping the bill.:cool:

NickAir 02-01-2012 03:25 PM

Endless debate
 
Woodman makes a real point about cost vs. benifit. This debate is endless.

I LIKED the simplicity and cost of Fixed pitch which I had on my -6. (Smile)

I LOVE the benifits and control of Constant Speed on my -7. Although it does cost more, it is worth every penny to me and other I have talked with. (Bigger Smile)

Resolution- Just do what you want and get in the air. It is all fun.

grayforge 02-29-2012 08:56 PM

By my calculations from Van's web store, a constant speed prop and governor setup costs $8250. A far cry from $15,000.

Am I missing anything?

LifeofReiley 02-29-2012 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by grayforge (Post 634750)
By my calculations from Van's web store, a constant speed prop and governor setup costs $8250. A far cry from $15,000.

Am I missing anything?

Nope, just add maintenance and you're there... :eek:

L.Adamson 02-29-2012 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by LifeofReiley (Post 634762)
Nope, just add maintenance and you're there... :eek:

Not hardly......

But to believe it..... just makes the F/P owners feel better... ;)

I'd never want an RV without a C/S..........never, never, never......

LifeofReiley 02-29-2012 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by L.Adamson (Post 634764)
Not hardly......

But to believe it..... just makes the F/P owners feel better... ;)

I'd never want an RV without a C/S..........never, never, never......

Then we would never want you to be with out... :D

L.Adamson 02-29-2012 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by LifeofReiley (Post 634765)
Then we would never want you to be with out... :D

Actually, I am at the moment. It's why my RV doesn't fly anymore. The downside of C/S, is that they cost more in a prop strike.....:(

LifeofReiley 02-29-2012 09:44 PM

just wait till the C/S prop starts spitting grease all over the windshield, take it off and send it in for repairs... drop your pants. :eek:


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