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Doesn't Dave Morss run an AC prop?.... Until he goes to
Reno, then I know last year, they swapped out his AC for the Hartzell on 199L to
make him faster...Oh, well, looks like this is totally a personal choice.... I
want fast, but would like to know about this *new* MT prop. Supposedly,
it's 72" with scimitar blades and some new airfoil.... But alas, the expert I
need to talk to isn't available til next week... I guess I can wait.
Thanks for the info, I suppose this is what is so dramatic
about W&B. I know of 3 other Legacy's that have their batteries behind
the seats, and the Hydro pump behind the baggage bulkhead. They moved
their batteries from the firewall to improve the W&B.... Could it be that
they are using the Hartzell prop that weighs 20 more lbs than the AC or the MT
and needed the more aft CG?
Thanks
Alan
I have used a three bladed prop from Aero
Composites and am very happy with my choice. I especially like it when I
see my friend who aso has a legacy with a MT always admiring mine and wishing he
had one . It is very smooth in flight and maintenance free. By the way they are
very accommodating and easy to work with( the company).
The weight is 53 lbs. and I have both of my B&C
batteries on the firewall. I advise to keep W&B as far forward as possible.
Empty mine is at leading edge of wing. With me a minimal equipment and 15 gal
fuel, CG is at front of envelope.
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