>
> 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


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