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Hey Mark;
The direct bid from MT, was for $14,850, including the
spinner and some other accessories. The Craig Catto prop was for less than
$3000, and the performance figures were almost identical. High speed
cruise was actually better, and with the turbo at takeoff, power shouldn't be a
problem. Lancair kind of groaned too when I made this decision, but my
decision was based on several factors. This will be one fast
aircraft, and I need to be right on top of it, therefore, CS is one less thing
to worry about. Next, if, a few hundred hours down the road, I decide that
I want CS (electric) I will be pre-wired for it, and can switch. Lastly,
this composite prop can be modified to suit, based on how my static and flight
testing goes, and that's a big plus for me. I am a firm believer in KISS
(Keep it simple Sister) and this seems the best way to go, as this project is
moving much faster than I anticipated.
Greg Ward
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Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2008 3:39
AM
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Prop
selection
Greg,
Have you checked with Jim Ayers on the price of an
M/T? My 76" 3-blade was $7,500. I find it hard to believe they
have gone up that much. But then again, I did get in on a group
buy. Maybe they are in the midst of doing another group buy at
this time?
Mark
On Wed, Apr 2, 2008 at 8:50 PM, Greg Ward < gregw@onestopdesign.biz>
wrote:
I have decided to go with fixed pitch on my Legacy 20B
FG. The numbers I am getting back, based on turbocharging, are nothing
short of verrrrry goood.....(:-) If I don't like it, I can always hang
a $16,000.00 MT vs. the $3000 composite.
Greg Ward
Lancair 20B in progress
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Original Message -----
Sent:
Wednesday, April 02, 2008 12:38 PM
Subject:
[FlyRotary] Re: Prop selection
Mark,
When you made your prop choice, was
hydraulic even an option with the 20-B setup? If it was why did you choose
the electric? I keep looking at the Vesta, the veriProp, the whirlwind,
and MT. Part of what I'm looking for is the WWII look also. Otherwise I
would probably go with the Ivo Prop. Any feed back on these props by
anyone would be appreciated.
Bob Mears
Supermarine
Spirfire
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