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02-17-2009, 11:59 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 469
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Custom Paint Pricing
The Whirlwind web site lists "Custom Paint Color" for $200. American is noted for their very fancy paint jobs that would undoubtedly cost more, but for a simple color change, that should be indicative. Me, I'm getting mine black with yellow tips for the WWII Mustang look. 
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Houston, TX
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02-17-2009, 12:23 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Shorewood, WI (Milwaukee area)
Posts: 1,066
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Props
Don't mean to hijack the thread, but don't know how to start new one. Does anyone have comparo data on Hartzell 2-blade CS (old design, not BA) and a new MT 3-blade? Would appreciate any input as we're on point of buying one of these. Thanks in advance. Bill
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Shorewood (Milwaukee) Wisconsin
RV-8 N9669D Flying 12/4/14!
Flying Pitts S-2A, Piper Lance
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02-18-2009, 08:04 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Chandler, AZ
Posts: 2,904
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Prop Stuff
I've already got a WW200RV on my current plane. I'm in for the group buy for my new project. Kevin told me the group buy would be very flexible for shipping based on need. After the end date, everyone would be contacted and a priority list made. Further, I was told you didn't have to pay until your prop was ready. Regarding the warranty, he said nobody would be left hanging if they didn't fly as soon as they thought. From Greg, he said the inspection will probably go to 1000 hours before too long. It is an inspection, not an overhaul. Shipping is reasonable and the turnaround time is excellent.
Folks, these are good people. If you want a fabulous prop at a great price, get on board. They are going to work with you on your delivery time and needs.
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Originally Posted by JakeLewis22
I spoke with Kevin @ American Propeller today and placed my order for a Whirlwind 200RV. He told me a few things about the group buy that I didn't recall reading in any of the threads so I thought I'd share them.
1. Because the warranty starts when it is shipped, they can hold off shipping it until as late as December but the balance has to be paid in full by April 6th when the group buy closes.
2. If you buy the 200RV you can also get the PCU5000 governor for $1150, a $200 discount.
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02-18-2009, 09:12 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Shorewood, WI (Milwaukee area)
Posts: 1,066
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Thanks Peter. Good info but not applicable for us as the prop is for a certified Pitts S-2A. Only two are STC'ed, the older Hartzell 2-blade (no BA) and a 3-blade MT. Thanks for sending link on. Bill
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Shorewood (Milwaukee) Wisconsin
RV-8 N9669D Flying 12/4/14!
Flying Pitts S-2A, Piper Lance
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02-28-2009, 11:30 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Vancouver island, BC Canada
Posts: 385
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Keeping track
For those keeping track, my deposit went in a couple of weeks ago.
Good to see so much response. With the new Hartzell prices our group buy discount really narrows the gap.
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02-28-2009, 08:08 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Discovery Bay, CA
Posts: 183
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Custom Painted Whirlwing RV200
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Originally Posted by Bill Wightman
I put the money down a few days ago for the GB.
In the call with Bob, he felt pretty sure that we'd reach the 30+ goal needed to reach the minimum price floor. He didn't share how many they had in the buy at that time.
Also having relevance, Bob said they'd put deliveries into three groups:
1) Need it now. Plane will be ready to fly, minus prop.
2) Need it soon. Plane will be ready to fly in a few months.
3) Can wait. Participating in GB to get the price discount.
And, finally I asked about custom paint. Bob told me that Whirlwind ships the props to American Propeller in an unfinished state. American does all the finishing. So they can do a custom paint job if you want. I didn't ask about details of just exactly how they'd do the paint job - but - they can do it. Bob didn't make any mention of extra cost but that doesn't mean its free.
By the way. This group buy thing is REALLY great. I'm grateful to Doug Reeves for putting it together. I will save $695.00 as a result. This would never have happened without VAF and American Propeller working together for our benefit. As a thank-you to Doug, I am going to return 10% of my savings to VAF. Call it the VAF Tithe
Thanks Doug!
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Here is the custom paint American Propeller did on my 200RV. They did a great job!

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02-28-2009, 08:17 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: OKC, OK
Posts: 687
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Bryon, that's GREAT! Geez, did you hire an artist for that? Very nice...
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02-28-2009, 11:54 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Discovery Bay, CA
Posts: 183
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Custom Painted Prop
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Originally Posted by Bill Wightman
Bryon, that's GREAT! Geez, did you hire an artist for that? Very nice...
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My girlfriend is the artists! She also designed my paint scheme that will match the prop. Looking forward to first flight within the next month and then hopefully paint a month or two later. Revealing to come...
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03-25-2009, 05:46 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Belgium
Posts: 645
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Latest info on group buy?
Quite a while since we have heard about this group buy. Anybody have any news?
Regards, Tonny.
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Tonny Tromp
Lanaken, Belgium (EU)
RV9A, Registration: PH-VAN
ECI-Titan IOX-320 with dual EI, turning a Whirlwind 200RV CS prop.
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