Mailing List lml@lancaironline.net Message #1602
From: Sven Jerlhagen (QCS) <Sven.Jerlhagen@ecs.ericsson.se>
Subject: RE: Fixed pitch prop vs. constant speed
Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 16:04:46 +0100
To: 'lancair.list@olsusa.com' <lancair.list@olsusa.com>
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I'm using a Warnke high aspect ratio 70*76 with a 160 hp O-320. At 120 kts
climb is only marginally affected by prop, and from 140 kts climb is only
affected by power and weight. At slower speeds the CS perfoms better. A CS
prop might give around 5 to 10 kts in cruise. I like the fixed because of
lower cost and lower weight. 50 lbs lighter also gives better climb ! Please
email me if you like more numbers.

Sven
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