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Old 01-08-2010, 12:01 PM
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Thanks Peter. I dropped all the other parts off to be returned. I don't expect to see the repaired engine mount for another month, at best.

How is your plane doing?
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Old 01-08-2010, 05:26 PM
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Sounds like its coming together. I'm waiting anxiously. Let me know if you need an extra hand.
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Old 01-15-2010, 06:12 PM
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Sounds like its coming together. I'm waiting anxiously. Let me know if you need an extra hand.
Soon. Very, very soon.

Well, my engine didn't ship when promised but I confirmed today that it did ship yesterday and should be here next week.

Van's sent me a note saying they received the engine mount and gear leg and will do their best to turn them around ASAP. Great company! Great employees! Thanks Daryl!

Whirlwind received the prop back so they should be cutting me a refund check.

I spoke with Craig Catto last week and he is working on a prop for me. Two bladed prop for me. As much as I like the looks of the three bladed prop, everyone who has one complains about how difficult they make it to get the bottom cowl off. Besides, the demand for the two bladed prop is low so he can cut one and get it out the door ASAP. (BTW, Craig is working on a metal leading edge for his props!)

Sam at Saber Mfg received my hub and is shipping a new one to match up to the wood Catto prop.

I've completed the condition inspection on the fuselage, moved the power outlet for the ANR headsets, and did some other minor things on the plane while it is back in the basement.
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Old 01-15-2010, 09:40 PM
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Great news Bill! Good choice on the prop...because when you're done with your upgrade it'll be fun to compare 2 almost identical RV9 taildraggers with the same engine but one with 2 blades and the other with 3. The airplanes should be pretty darned close with everything else being almost equal, Cool huh?!!

I'll be curious to see what the third blade does in takeoff vs. cruise vs. your 2 blade.

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Old 01-16-2010, 09:41 AM
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Stein,

This should be a good comparison.

Here is my data from Craig:
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2- Bladed Wood/Glass Composite Propeller for RV-9
72" Diameter x 64" pitch
0-360 Dual Elec. 180+HP@2800 RPM
Top Speed at Target RPM-210mph @2750rpm
4.375" Finished Propeller Thickness
7" Diameter Prop Flange
I have to verify that 64" pitch as that is the same pitch I had on the prop I used for the O-290-D2. Once I hear back from Craig, I'll update this post.

Anyway, Craig said that his customers are hitting the 210 mph Vne in the -9 with his props and an O-360.
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Old 01-16-2010, 09:48 AM
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As much as I like the looks of the three bladed prop, everyone who has one complains about how difficult they make it to get the bottom cowl off.
Bill, These "everyone" who complains about cowling removal probably have the tail wheel on the wrong end.
I've had my Catto 3-blade since December of 2003 and we don't have any problem at all getting the cowling on or off.
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Old 01-16-2010, 10:15 AM
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Bill, These "everyone" who complains about cowling removal probably have the tail wheel on the wrong end.
I've had my Catto 3-blade since December of 2003 and we don't have any problem at all getting the cowling on or off.
Yes and no. I have heard from some "A" drivers but also TW pilots. Although I suspect you are correct in that w/o the nosewheel in the way, removing the bottom cowling is probably a lot easier.

Still, for me, as much as I like the looks of the tripple, it will take longer for Craig to cut me one. Thus the real reason for my choice of the double.
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Old 01-16-2010, 11:52 AM
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Default I fly a -4 with a two-blade Catto..

...and it's very smooth. Craig simply knows his stuff.

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Old 01-16-2010, 01:12 PM
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...and it's very smooth. Craig simply knows his stuff.

Best,
That's what I had with the old engine and I loved the prop. It always cracked me up when people would look at with disbelief when I would tell them it was wood.

I?m really curious if he can get me up to 210 MPH, like he mentioned. That is just as fast as Bob but without all the speed mods. I guess that is what testing is for.
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Old 01-16-2010, 10:34 PM
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You could de-rate the 360 to 160HP. Cessna starting in 95 came out with a restrictor plate I'am told to keep the HP at 160 and for the SP model that plate was taken out. The top RPM in the 360 I think is 2375 @160 and the SP 180 HP @ 2550. Cessnas way of keeping it simple with out a engine change. It maybe the 360 L2A. don't quote me but I wanted to do the same (360) 160HP because they say its QUIETIER at 160HP then the 320 cranking out the 160 at the higher RPM. Any body have any corrections to my info? Loved to hear more. Ron

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