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12-16-2010, 07:47 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Mountain Ranch, CA. [CPU]
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New from Catto Propellers
Here are some pictures of the nickel metal leading edge that Craig Catto is now installing on his props.
A bit of history...I have 917 hours on my old Catto prop and it is still in great flying condition. I have 70 hours on my new Catto prop, it's design is different and it runs smoother than my old one.
This past weekend the nickel metal leading edge was installed on my new prop and I have since flown it for an hour.
In that short flight the prop runs smooth as before and I have not noticed any performance degradation as others have noted with the prop guard tape. There is some glare off the back side of the metal leading edge
with the sun at my back. I don't find that to be a huge issue, it's just a different look that will become normal rather quickly. I am happy with the looks and performance and am certain the toughness of the nickel will
give serious protection to the prop.
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Larry Mersek N336RV
Mountain Ranch, CA.
(KCPU) RV-6 flying
Last edited by 1rv6flyer : 12-16-2010 at 07:53 PM.
Reason: Photo's did not post, here is a the link to photobucket: http://s1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc376/1rv6flyer/Catto%20Prop/
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12-16-2010, 07:51 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Utah
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Larry the picture link is broken could you please repost it? I have Catto prop and would like to see that metal leading edge.
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12-16-2010, 07:55 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Snohomish, Washington
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Sweet!
That is awesome!
I fixed a link to one of the pictures. The whole album is here
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Don Jones
Technical Support Manager
Dynon Avionics
CFI-IA, AGI, IGI
RV9-A
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12-16-2010, 07:57 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Milwaukee, WI area
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That is SWEET lookin'!!! 
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Chad Jensen
Astronics AES, Vertical Power
RV-7, 5 yr build, flew it 68 hours, sold it, miss it.
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12-16-2010, 08:01 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Mountain Ranch, CA. [CPU]
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Catto Prop pics, second try!
I followed Doug's instructions, don't know why the pic's are not loading...
Here is the link that will take you to the pic's on photobucket:
http://s1208.photobucket.com/albums/...to%20Prop/
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Larry Mersek N336RV
Mountain Ranch, CA.
(KCPU) RV-6 flying
Last edited by 1rv6flyer : 12-16-2010 at 08:05 PM.
Reason: photo's not loading...
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12-16-2010, 09:20 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
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Do you know if that leading edge can be added to existing props. I checked his website and the "Leading Edge" link is not working.
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12-16-2010, 09:22 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Utah
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ron Lee
Do you know if that leading edge can be added to existing props.
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12-16-2010, 09:31 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Victoria, BC, Canada
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Wow... That prop is as pretty as the rest of the airplane!
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Rob Prior
1996 RV-6 "Tweety" C-FRBP (formerly N196RV)
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12-16-2010, 09:57 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Mountain Ranch, CA. [CPU]
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Yes it can be added to an existing prop, this leading edge was added to my 5 month old prop. If you have an older Catto prop you will need to talk to Craig, I do know he is working on installing the leading edge on an older 3 blade prop.
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Larry Mersek N336RV
Mountain Ranch, CA.
(KCPU) RV-6 flying
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12-16-2010, 10:06 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Ontario, Canada
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1rv6flyer
There is some glare off the back side of the metal leading edge
with the sun at my back. I don't find that to be a huge issue, it's just a different look that will become normal rather quickly.
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Don't worry about the glare. I have had nickle leading edges on my Warp Drive prop for several years. If you don't polish them but rather just wipe the dead bugs off with a damp cloth you'll find the nickle will eventually turn a nice pewter colour and will no longer glare back at you in bright sun.
That's my excuse for not putting a lot of blood, sweat and tears into polishing my prop leading edges, and I'm stickin' to it!   |
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