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08-22-2012, 05:03 PM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Jazz Town, USA, TX
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Vari-Prop...anyone use them?
A friend of mine bought a 4 blade propeller from Vari-Prop. Until today, I had never heard of them. Does anyone know about this propeller company? Are their props on anyone's airplane? Safety record, or lack thereof?
Inquiring minds want to know! I did a search but the info was almost 6 years old.
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08-22-2012, 05:49 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
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08-22-2012, 05:52 PM
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Join Date: May 2012
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Originally Posted by PCHunt
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Thank you. I have contacted them, but have no feedback from actual customers or other info. I would consider their propeller as an option, but need more info. I have seen too many pictures of what happens when a prop slings a blade into outer space...not pretty.
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08-22-2012, 05:57 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Victoria, BC, Canada
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Interesting idea, especially for people with solid cranks. Looks like wood blades, so they'd need metal leading edges if you think rain might be along your flightpath. There is a picture of one mounted on a -6A or -7A on the webpage, and the page is dated 2007, so surely there are some in-flight reports by now...
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08-22-2012, 06:13 PM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Jazz Town, USA, TX
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Originally Posted by Snowflake
Interesting idea, especially for people with solid cranks. Looks like wood blades, so they'd need metal leading edges if you think rain might be along your flightpath. There is a picture of one mounted on a -6A or -7A on the webpage, and the page is dated 2007, so surely there are some in-flight reports by now...
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The owner, Larry Morgan said there are a number of RV's and other planes flying with his prop. Just can't find any solid information on their performance and history. My friend bought one...sure hope he chose wisely.
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08-22-2012, 09:34 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Denver, CO
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I have one of their props (3 blade), but ain't flying yet. The props themselves are made by Props Inc (I think). They do have a solid epoxy edge.
The controller is nice and simple, but does require some extra plumbing for the hydraulic line (not as nice and simple as using the oil pressure from the engine). Where to mount the master cylinder can cause a nuisance too (mine is between the panel and the firewall).
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Last edited by ccrawford : 08-22-2012 at 09:37 PM.
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08-22-2012, 09:43 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Victoria, BC, Canada
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Corey, how is the hydraulic pressure conveyed to the hub? Some kind of sliding collar?
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08-23-2012, 09:35 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Brunswick, ME
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Any idea of the cost? I could not find any pricing info on their website.
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08-23-2012, 09:48 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: San Antonio, TX
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Apart from the advertising, their site isn't very good at all. But an interesting idea. I'd think about it when the time came.
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08-23-2012, 10:40 AM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Jazz Town, USA, TX
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Originally Posted by 2bolts
Apart from the advertising, their site isn't very good at all. But an interesting idea. I'd think about it when the time came.
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As my friend already owns one, I just wish there were more details on this prop available to research. Can't find anything...and, yes, I am thinking about it. They will custom make the blades to your specs.
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