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To: "Rotary motors in aircraft" <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] Re: Jim Ayers - M/T Props
Date: Wed, 14 Jul 2004 13:03:51 +0000
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> From: Mark Steitle <msteitle@mail.utexas.edu>
> Date: 2004/07/14 Wed PM 12:26:55 GMT
> To: "Rotary motors in aircraft" <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
> Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Jim Ayers - M/T Props
> 
> At 07:16 PM 7/13/2004 -0500, you wrote:
> >Mark Steitle wrote:
> >
> >>Hey Guys,
> >>A little while back a message was posted giving Jim Ayers (Less Drag 
> >>Products, Inc.) as a good source for M/T props.  I have contacted Jim and 
> >>he has given a pretty good price (that's relative) on a 3-blade M/T 
> >>prop.  My question is this, has anyone on this list dealt with Mr. 
> >>Ayers?  If so, was everything handled per agreement?  I have no problem 
> >>sending Tracy a check for a few thousand dollars, but I don't know this 
> >>gentleman, and though it would be prudent to ask around first.
> >>
> >>Thanks,
> >>Mark S.
> >>msteitle@mail.utexas.edu
> >
> >
> >Hi Mark,
> >
> >I can't offer an experience-based opinion on his honesty, but I have met 
> >him & he seems to be a nice enough guy. His current claim to fame on the 
> >RV list is an insult swapping match with JT Helms, the insurance agent 
> >that runs the 'Vanguard' RV insurance program. (Rooted in some 
> >misunderstanding of insurance by Jim & some insulting & tactless 
> >'corrections' from JT.)
> >
> >Why not just place the order in writing, pay him by major credit card & 
> >send it through the US Mail? Most credit card companies can & will be a 
> >major help if merchants fail to deliver, and Postal Inspectors take a very 
> >dim & aggressive view of mail fraud.
> >
> >Charlie
> Charlie,
> Good suggestions.  I emailed the MT factory to verify his dealership 
> authorization and got a reply this morning.  He is highly recommended by 
> them.  Thanks for your input.
> 
> Mark
For the $ and the construction technique (all cf), try Whirlwind props. I know a few experimental acrobatic pilots and they love them-light, cs if you want, and great. They take lots of abuse.
Marc Wiese