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--> RV9-List message posted by: "Bill Repucci" <bill@repucci.com>
Ron,
Do a search on the Van's Air force forum (www.vansairforce.net), this
issue has come up a number of times on there and there is a LOT of info
on that site.
FWIW, I bought a Catto but have not hung it yet, maybe w/in a month or
so. Everything I have heard sounded very positive. It should be noted,
that with my O-290-D2 I really didn't have a choice as there isn't a
Sensenich sized for this engine / plane combination.
Bill
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Sent: Saturday, November 04, 2006 9:38 PM
Subject: RV9-List: fp props
--> RV9-List message posted by: Ron <brown_rj@bellsouth.net>
Those who have experience with Cato and Sensenich two blade props, what
are your thoughts. Having to make decision now..
Tks
Ron
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I have a Catto two blade prop on my -6 and could not be more satisfied with its
performance. The Catto weighs about 13 pounds versus something like 40 pounds
for the recommended Sensenich. I fly with several RV's with constant speed
props and have no problem staying with them in cruise and in cruise climb, often
with lower fuel burn for equal IAS. A plus is that there are no RPM restrictions
other than a limit speed of, as I recall, 3000 RPM for my prop :-). Several
RV's in this area are also using Catto three blade props and the owners
are very satisfied with them. My personal observation of the three blade props
is that they seem to offer better initial acceleration and climb versus the
two blade and run very smooth but may not be quite as efficient in cruise.
BTW, I have no connection to Craig Catto other than that I am convinced that he
makes great propellers.
--
Harry Crosby
RV-6 N16CX, 286 hours
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From: Ron <brown_rj@BELLSOUTH.NET>
> --> RV9-List message posted by: Ron
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> Those who have experience with Cato and Sensenich two blade props, what
> are your thoughts. Having to make decision now..
> Tks
> Ron
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<DIV>I have a Catto two blade prop on my -6 and could not be more satisfied with
its performance. The Catto weighs about 13 pounds versus something
like 40 pounds for the recommended Sensenich. I fly with several RV's
with constant speed props and have no problem staying with them in cruise and
in cruise climb, often with lower fuel burn for equal IAS. A plus is
that there are no RPM restrictions other than a limit speed of, as I recall, 3000
RPM for my prop :-). Several RV's in this area are also using
Catto three blade props and the owners are very satisfied with them. My
personal observation of the three blade props is that they seem to offer better
initial acceleration and climb versus the two blade and run very smooth but
may not be quite as efficient in cruise.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>BTW, I have no connection to Craig Catto other than that I am convinced that
he makes great propellers.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>--<BR>Harry Crosby <BR>RV-6 N16CX, 286 hours</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
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