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01-14-2014, 01:28 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Winter Haven, FL
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Catto
Rob, are you running the new 2 blade or 3 blade?
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Kevin Crews
Bartow, FL
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2019 =VAF= donor
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01-14-2014, 01:33 PM
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Twos company...
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Originally Posted by n816kc
Rob, are you running the new 2 blade or 3 blade?
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Kevin,
I am running a prototype Gen 2.5 180HP 2 Blade. It is a slight improvement over Gen 2, not quite Gen 3.
Thinking of a new prop?
Smokey
PS: Kinda like my RVX, not an RV4 but not quite an RV6  |
01-14-2014, 05:48 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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New prop
I am! Sent Craig an e-mail this afternoon. The Sensi's been good, just feel like its time for an upgrade to go with the new engine.
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Kevin Crews
Bartow, FL
RV-6 'Woo hoo!'
2019 =VAF= donor
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01-14-2014, 08:01 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: SoCal
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Originally Posted by n816kc
I am! Sent Craig an e-mail this afternoon. The Sensi's been good, just feel like its time for an upgrade to go with the new engine.
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Nice! 2 or 3 blades?
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Axel
RV-4 fastback thread and Pics
VAF 2020 paid VAF 704
The information that I post is just that; information and my own personal experiences. You need to weight out the pros and cons and make up your own mind/decisions. The pictures posted may not show the final stage or configuration. Build at your own risk.
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01-15-2014, 05:02 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Winter Haven, FL
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2 or 3
Like Smokey, I've had the pleasure of propping the RV a couple of times. 2 blade, performance is good and I'm kinda fond of my fingers
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Kevin Crews
Bartow, FL
RV-6 'Woo hoo!'
2019 =VAF= donor
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01-15-2014, 07:06 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Dallas area
Posts: 10,761
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Originally Posted by n816kc
Like Smokey, I've had the pleasure of propping the RV a couple of times. 2 blade, performance is good and I'm kinda fond of my fingers |
I have propped my RV several times. Originally with 7:1 compression, no problem. I propped it once after the change to 9.5:1. Got my attention!
Now with 9.5:1 and 3 blades, NO WAY!
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Mel Asberry, DAR since the last century.
EAA Flight Advisor/Tech Counselor, Friend of the RV-1
Recipient of Tony Bingelis Award and Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award
USAF Vet, High School E-LSA Project Mentor.
RV-6 Flying since 1993 (sold)
<rvmel(at)icloud.com>
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02-04-2014, 03:13 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: North Yorkshire UK
Posts: 152
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Real world data ?
Axel,
Just been in contact with Catto about a "New Gen" Propeller, optimised for cruise for my RV -4. Nicole quoted 70" x 71" for the two blade. I noticed your test propeller with impressive data was 70" x 73" would you consider the 71" under pitched for maximum cruise performance on the -4 ?
Thanks in advance.
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06-21-2016, 07:13 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Rockland County, NY
Posts: 195
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Contact Craig?
How does one speak with Craig? I always get the girl on the phone..
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06-21-2016, 07:39 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: SoCal
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Originally Posted by Abraham
How does one speak with Craig? I always get the girl on the phone..
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"The girl on the phone" knows more about props than many of us combined. Her name is Nicole and has been around that industry since she was born. If she does not know, she asks and gets back to you.
Have you ever spoke with the CEO of any of the other prop manufactures?
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Axel
RV-4 fastback thread and Pics
VAF 2020 paid VAF 704
The information that I post is just that; information and my own personal experiences. You need to weight out the pros and cons and make up your own mind/decisions. The pictures posted may not show the final stage or configuration. Build at your own risk.
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06-21-2016, 09:51 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Round Rock, TX
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I would just always call and ask to speak with him. If no rush, I just dropped an email directly to him. Never was an issue. YMMV
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Retired N622DR - Serial #V7A1467
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