In-Flight Prop Failure

[Geico266]

That is one pretty -4. Congrats on getting her and you back in the air.

 

[GSchuld]

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If you wouldn't mind, I love to see more pics of your new Catto prop. Nice looking prop.

George

 

[timothywhigginbotham]

Pierre,

...are definitely in order.

Come see me sometime at 2J3 and I'll let you fly left seat in my -10.

Best,

I appreciate the offer and will indeed take you up on it when I get my 40 hours done. I looked you up; only 309 miles from 20M.

 

[timothywhigginbotham]

My Pants

Tim,
First nice job on the FO (flame-out) well done!
Second, congrats on the extremely light weight of your 4, under 900 lbs! Wow!
Third, Good job buying Craig Catto's 2 blade. (I tested his first one on my 4 back in 99'), looks like it has come a long way, awesome!

For other RV4 builders who haven't had prop experience (I tried 5 on my RV4) There are a few tried and true experimental FP props I have experience with, tested and would buy again.

Craig Catto [email protected]
Gary Hertzler [email protected]
MT http://www.mt-propellerusa.com/

You chose wisely!

Smokey
HR2
RVX

PS: I have some original RV4 wheel-pants I will send you for a very reasonable price!

I have a set of the pressure recovery pants but I wanted to be sure I stuck with the 380?s before I trim and fit them.

 

[timothywhigginbotham]

Thanks to everyone for all the encouragement!

I have only flown it 6.6 hours due to weather but it sure is a blast! I?m still working on getting the D-180 EMS/EFIS alarms, configuration, and calibration set up. I am also slowly squeezing the right wing to compensate for a heavy left one.

I?ve also spent a couple of hours lately getting to know its manners in the 3-point and wheel landing configurations. My opinion so far is it?s as easy as any aircraft I have ever flown. I did a few stalls on my 1st flight and many since. It?s sporty but seems to have very well mannered flying traits so far. No spins or acro yet but defiantly in the future.

I owned a Cessna 140 with a 0-290 for several years, so that?s my main comparison. I flew that old girl to OSH and LAL multiple times. Even across Medicine Bow once.

One more thing; I work strange and mostly long hours so it can be days before I get a chance to post a reply. I apologize if it looks as if I am ignoring anyone?s post.

 

[timothywhigginbotham]

More Pics of Prop

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If you wouldn't mind, I love to see more pics of your new Catto prop. Nice looking prop.

George

I would be happy to take more pictures of the prop for you. Unfortunately, I will be working for the next eight days and nights but as soon as possible.