Tom,

 

John Violette from Aerocomposites gave a very impressive presentation to our local EAA chapter last night on propeller technology. He is a very knowledgeable guy who spent a number of years at Hamilton Standard and Pratt & Whitney before opening his own shop. Their product line is primarily constant speed but they have extensive propeller experience in non-traditional areas (the recent Sikorsky X2 speed record was made possible by the tail prop assembly, an Aerocomposites design). The Aerocomposites engineering team seems fully capable of thinking outside the box for unusual projects, and John seemed very approachable when we had a chance to talk to him after his presentation. It might be worth your while to have a chat with him and explain what you have in mind. (Full disclosure: I’m not in the propeller business or connected with Aerocomposites in any way…other than as a potential customer).

 

AeroComposites, Inc

49 Cambridge Heights

Kensington, CT 06037 

Telephone: (860) 829-6809

 

Regards,

 

Jack

 

Jack Hilditch

EAA Chapter 166

Hartford, CT

wmjack@t3cs.net