Ground adjustable whirlwind

Paul Austin · #1 08-28-2009, 03:53 PM

just wondering if anyone else looked at the ground adjustable whirlwind prop at oshkosh. Has anyone had any experience with this prop or know any more details what are your thoughts????? It looks very nice and seems to be reasonably priced

Sid Lambert · #2 08-28-2009, 04:25 PM

I looked at it and the Sensenich ground adjustable composite. I'm not sure which one I like better. The Sense has the keys to set pitch and would probably be more accurate than just eye balling a line but the Whirlwind has ,in my opinion, a better blade design.

I'd like to see a few other people running it before I bolt either one on though.

Paul Austin · #3 08-29-2009, 02:29 AM

Yeah i looked at the sensenich to but the are only for the rotax/0-200 and the like as whirlwind are making them for the 0-320/0-360 which make it suitable for RV6,7,8,9.Has anyone used one???

N941WR · #4 08-29-2009, 06:26 PM

The WW prop is brand new. They just came out with it.

Sens'y prop has been delayed and probably won't be available for the O-320 until "fall", which probably means next year. The O-360 version will come out after that.

I like the way you change the Sens'y prop but ordered a WW right after OSH.

Sid Lambert · #5 08-30-2009, 01:22 PM

Bill,

If you don't mind me asking... How much was the WW? Did you get the nifty spinner with it?

N941WR · #6 09-03-2009, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Sid Lambert

Bill,

If you don't mind me asking... How much was the WW? Did you get the nifty spinner with it?

Sid,

I just got off the phone with Eagle Engines/American Propeller and their list price for the WW GAP is $2,500.

They also offer a 13" spinner for another $300. Not bad considering Van's sells their spinner kits for $160.

Paul Austin · #7 09-04-2009, 03:54 AM

Hey Bill
Do you know when they are going to start shipping the props. Also what engine are you putting it on would love to haere about it once you get it

Pilottonny · #8 09-04-2009, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul Austin

............ whirlwind are making them for the 0-320/0-360 which make it suitable for RV6,7,8,9.Has anyone used one???

Be aware that the O-320 has different crank lugs and bolts than the O-360, so the propeller will not fit both engines without modification! Make sure you get the right propeller for your engine. See post #41 and on, of this thread: http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...t=40943&page=2

Kind regards, Tonny.

Sid Lambert · #9 09-04-2009, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul Austin

Hey Bill
Do you know when they are going to start shipping the props. Also what engine are you putting it on would love to haere about it once you get it

I spoke with them Wednesday and they said the prop may start shipping in 8 weeks.

N941WR · #10 09-04-2009, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Pilottonny

Be aware that the O-320 has different crank lugs and bolts than the O-360, so the propeller will not fit both engines without modification! Make sure you get the right propeller for your engine. See post #41 and on, of this thread: http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...t=40943&page=2

Kind regards, Tonny.

Correct, you have to order the prop to match your engine. Also, not all O-320's use the same size lugs. The good news is that since you have to use a prop extension, you can have one made with different size lugs (one size for the engine and a different size for the prop) or simply change the lugs on the prop flange.