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Whirlwind prop

dan carley

Well Known Member
I’m thinking of trying a whirlwind prop
On my Rv6 180 hp
Would like to here any opinions on this prop
Thanks
Danny carley
N15vr
 
I like mine. 7 months 60 hrs on 6A O320 160hp. Two try’s setting pitch and I was happy. I had it balanced after painting spinner. Very smooth at idle through WOT. Had WW paint mine. It’s a nice package, fits nicely, prettiest prop at my airport.
 

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I have a sensenich FP on my 6A with an O-360. My son has a Whirlwind GA on his 6A with an O-320. He out-performs me in every phase of flight except climb rate.
When he had a Sensenich the planes were closely matched. I had more top end and climb rate, but at any given RPM setting the speeds were almost identical.
My guess is that if I put on a Whirlwind he would not be able to touch me.
I need to dress and paint my prop, so when it comes off I will probably make the switch.
 
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