With a O-320 160 HP engine and Sensenich FP metal prop Van's recommends a 79" pitch on the prop for the best combination of Takeoff performance and cruise.
What have others found with this engine/prop combination for the 9A? Are you satisfied with this pitch or have you selected to re-pitch? I know a lot depends on what type of flying you do and what T.O. performance you need for your gross weight, runway surface, elevation and density altitude at the airports you normally fly to among other things.
Trying to get some opinions out there before I make an order. Lastly, can a metal prop get re-pitched for less pitch or only for more pitch?
Thanks,
Jim
What have others found with this engine/prop combination for the 9A? Are you satisfied with this pitch or have you selected to re-pitch? I know a lot depends on what type of flying you do and what T.O. performance you need for your gross weight, runway surface, elevation and density altitude at the airports you normally fly to among other things.
Trying to get some opinions out there before I make an order. Lastly, can a metal prop get re-pitched for less pitch or only for more pitch?
Thanks,
Jim