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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 19:06:09 +0000
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> From: Mark Steitle <msteitle@mail.utexas.edu>
> Date: 2004/07/14 Wed PM 01:25:58 GMT
> To: "Rotary motors in aircraft" <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
> Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Jim Ayers - M/T Props
> 
> At 01:03 PM 7/14/2004 +0000, you wrote:
> 
> > >
> > > 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
> >
> >
> > >>  Homepage:  http://www.flyrotary.com/
> > >>  Archive:   http://lancaironline.net/lists/flyrotary/List.html
> Marc,
> I went to the Whirlwind website and read about their different models of 
> props.  I didn't see where they make an electric CS model.  So, I sent them 
> an email and will let the group know what they say.
> 
> Thanks,
> Mark S.
No electric cs from Whirlwind. You are going cs? Try the Marcotte gearbox or Francois' new one and use a standard cs hub with the Whirlwind graphite blades. It's only money.
Marc