---------------------------------------------------------- KIS-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 02/04/11: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 02:00 AM - Re: Re: SV: Prince P-tip Propeller Users? (Keith.Miller@esa.int) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 02:00:45 AM PST US Subject: Re: KIS-List: Re: SV: Prince P-tip Propeller Users? From: Keith.Miller@esa.int on the nose gear version of KIS its a compromise , between a long prop or ground clearance , if you have 12" of clearance with a 66.5"prop , then logically with a 72" you will have just less than 9"and this should still be enough , I am very curious now on what height above the ground is the centre of your spinner and if the door sills are level. Keith |------------> | From: | |------------> >------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| |"BlueSkyFlier" | >------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| |------------> | To: | |------------> >------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| |kis-list@matronics.com | >------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| |------------> | Date: | |------------> >------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| |03/02/2011 19:50 | >------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| |------------> | Subject: | |------------> >------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| |KIS-List: Re: SV: Prince P-tip Propeller Users? | >------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| |------------> | Sent by: | |------------> >------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| |owner-kis-list-server@matronics.com | >------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| Hi Keith, Grin ... if you are on the 3rd prop as you say, I think I'll want to make my ground clearance a bit more than 7.5" :o). One would have to set the travel stop ring on the C172 nose gear to ensure minimum clearance level for the worst case nose-dip compression. With the oleo uncompressed the usual clearance for taxiing would be quite a bit more than worst case. If memory serves I currently have about 12", but I'll be measuring it all up again anyway to see what the maximum prop length is I can get away with ... would like to try for 72" if possible. The Chris Lodge prop runs really smoothly and will eventually get to around 2700 rpm max in level cruise - after half an hour of trying that is :o)) BUT - and it is a big but - the low speed thrust is not good enough and, to my mind adds risk to executing a safe go-round at late stage during landing. That's why it will be replaced. Cheers, Alfred Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=329474#329474 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message kis-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/KIS-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/kis-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/kis-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.