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Old 11-01-2006, 12:57 PM
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Default What wood prop should I get?

Hello all,

I need to order a prop for my RV-4. It has a 160 hp O-320-A1B installed. Because of a dough shortage I realy need to go with a wood prop. Any suggestions?

Tim
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Old 11-01-2006, 03:50 PM
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Hi Tim,

I have a 160 hp RV-4 and put an Aymar Demuth prop on it about 90 hours ago. I wanted more cruise than climb and Mike Demuth fixed me up quite nicely I think. I cruise between 150 to 156 knots and still climb @ 2,000 fpm. I usually fly by myself w/luggage.

There are other good prop makers; but I am certainly pleased with this prop. Cost was about $1,100.

Best of luck.

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Old 11-01-2006, 04:50 PM
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Tim,

I am using an Ed Sterba prop on my 160hp O320 RV9. I am very happy with its looks and performance. Cost was around $600. Just don't be in a hurry when you order it. Took at least 2 mos to get mine.
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Old 11-01-2006, 05:27 PM
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tim

i've had great luck with catto props. he will make it the way you want. the finish on the prop looks like metal. takes about 2 months and around 1100.00

danny
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Old 11-01-2006, 08:19 PM
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Hi Tim,

A friend of mine has a Performane Prop on his 160hp -4. It is a 3 blade wood prop that is just about the best compromise in a fixed pitch prop. He turns about 2400rpms on takeoff and can redline the engine in cruise (2700rpms).

It is very smmmooooooth! After flying it with him for a while, I flew a -4 with a metal prop and almost soiled my pants ...felt like it was shaking itself apart!

It is a little more expensive, about $2100 for the 3 blade and $1300 for a 2 blade. They will paint the prop or leave it in the natural wood finish. I am still building my -4, and I plan on using one of their props. Give them a call at 520-394-2059.

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Old 11-01-2006, 08:42 PM
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tim

i've had great luck with catto props. he will make it the way you want. the finish on the prop looks like metal. takes about 2 months and around 1100.00

danny
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Hi! Dan!

Just curious....when did you order the Catto?
I ordered mine July 2005 and haven't gotten it yet.
Craig is a super guy. When I ordered he said he had a backlog of, I think, 60 props, most for RV's.
He said he was giving priority to the guys that absolutely had to have it now!
So, I don't think the 2 months is valid anymore.

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Old 11-02-2006, 04:01 PM
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roy

i purchased my catto prop over a year ago, took about 2 months. i guess greig is getting too well known. he is a great guy single parent so he's busy. if you can wait for his prop i'm sure you'll be happy with it

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Old 11-02-2006, 04:28 PM
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Tim,,,,

,,,,,take a look at Props Inc....

http://www.propsinc.net/prod01.htm

....have been flyin one for over ten years now...very satisfied...I have an O320 RV4...at 2500rpm, I am doin bout 180+ mph...past experience as shown that side by side with a RV6 and a RV4 each with O320's and Hartzell's, they were at 24squared, and I was at 2400rpm matchin them for speed...as to climb, each of the pilots of the respective airplanes were surprised to see me remain with them followin takeoffs, once out of Truckee, CA, up in the Sierras and once out of the CA valley...and in the pic on the website, take a look at the number of laminations of this prop vs. the usual five or six....

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Old 11-03-2006, 08:45 AM
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Thanks for all your responses. At least I now know were to start looking.

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Old 11-03-2006, 09:10 PM
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Tim,,,,

,,,,,take a look at Props Inc....

http://www.propsinc.net/prod01.htm

....have been flyin one for over ten years now...very satisfied...I have an O320 RV4...at 2500rpm, I am doin bout 180+ mph...past experience as shown that side by side with a RV6 and a RV4 each with O320's and Hartzell's, they were at 24squared, and I was at 2400rpm matchin them for speed...as to climb, each of the pilots of the respective airplanes were surprised to see me remain with them followin takeoffs, once out of Truckee, CA, up in the Sierras and once out of the CA valley...and in the pic on the website, take a look at the number of laminations of this prop vs. the usual five or six....

Sincerely,
Chris
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Chris, what rpm are you turning on takeoff?
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