Hartzell CS Composite?

[rv4dude]

What are your thoughts about the new Hartzell CS Composite prop on the front page? I emailed Hartzell, no details on a release date.

[Radomir]

I saw the photos on the front page... that darn thing had my name on it... looks very similar to the 3 blade paddle on new Cirri..

but we'll see..hopefully they won't price us all out...

[asav8tor]

Originally Posted by rv4dude

What are your thoughts about the new Hartzell CS Composite prop on the front page? I emailed Hartzell, no details on a release date.

My thought$ about the new comp$ite C/$ prop i$ it will be priced in $uch a way that only a very $mall number of builder$ will be able to con$ider it.

[rv4dude]

I heard awhile back Hartzell might try using the Cirri paddles for homebuilt application. Looks like they are accomplishing that goal.

Cost...an MT is pricy too. But having a "local" factory support is very good to have. I'd rather support a USA company anyday if possible. IF...the price would be the same...I would buy the Hartzell in a heart beat. I'm keeping my hopes up.

GO USA!

[nucleus]

The front page of what?

[smokyray]

Where? This site sir, click on the VAF logo on the top of the page. Look below the challenge coin story, there is a picture of an RV4 with the Hartzell Composite 2 blade on an RV4, add a blade and you have an IO-540 prop, or a Cirrus prop for a small fee.
Being a Rocket driver, none have challenged the good old Hartzell 2 blade paddle "J twist" in overall performance yet. It's heavy, has a 6" extension for the Rocket cowl which restricts it to 3.5 G's but works great. When they offer composite blades for $5K, I'll consider it...

Smokey
HR2

[w1curtis]

Kinda fat looking. I wonder how the 3 blade would look.

[smokyray]

Check this:

http://www.cirrusdesign.com/sr22/gallery.aspx

Smokey

[w1curtis]

[Flyrod]

That is a very nice looking prop. That wide cord should really provide some stopping power when the power is pulled back and good climb when the throttle is pushed forward.