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1. 06:41 AM - Re: GSC Inflight adjust PROP (Paul Seehafer)
2. 02:29 PM - Re: GSC Inflight adjust PROP (Malcolmbru@aol.com)
3. 07:16 PM - Re: GSC Inflight adjust PROP (Paul Seehafer)
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| Subject: | Re: GSC Inflight adjust PROP |
--> Seaplane-List message posted by: "Paul Seehafer" <av8rps@tznet.com>
Pat;
If it helps any, I recently put urethane tape on my Kitfox amphib that runs
a fibreglass IVO prop. It is a little underfloated, so when plow taxiing in
a strong wind I took enough water through the prop to damage the fibreglass
tips. Actually delaminated the very tip of one of the three blades. But I
realized it was my own fault as I hadn't covered the very tips of the blade
leading edge with the tape completely. So when water hit the bare
fibreglass part of the tip, it tore it apart. I was pretty impressed to see
that wherever the tape was that it worked to keep erosion from happening.
So in my opinion, it works.
I realize you are dealing with a certified airplane, but I just used 3m
stoneguard material that is used on automobiles for protection in front of
the rear wheels. Available from most autobody supply houses. And a lot
less money than prop guard. Would be interesting to know how the thickness
of each product compares. Thicker the better I'm sure.
Fwiw - the military used urethane tape on the rotors of helicopter in the
desert. I guess everything else they tried got chewed up real bad by the
sand erosion. Probably a little thicker than the autobody stuff, but the
concepts the same.
Paul Seehafer
Central Wisconsin
Lake amphib, Kitfox and Avid seaplanes
Note - Seaplane videos at http://lazair.com/kitfox/index.php?showforum=5
including my Kitfox and Avids
----- Original Message -----
From: <SESRating@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Seaplane-List: GSC Inflight adjust PROP
> --> Seaplane-List message posted by: SESRating@aol.com
>
> Does anyone on this list have any experience with Prop Guard? Half of my
> maintence expense seems to be going into or coming off my prop. Someday
> I will
> need to replace it and I'm dreading that day.
>
> Happy Holidays to all!
> Pat Patterson
> Carolina Seaplanes PA22/20S
>
> PS the 82" borer prop sure helps performance but it also picks up the
> spray.
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: GSC Inflight adjust PROP |
--> Seaplane-List message posted by: Malcolmbru@aol.com
I m building a of set of old zenair floats from plans can anyone direct me
to some won that has dun this ? I will also need a prop for my kitfox2 mal
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| Subject: | Re: GSC Inflight adjust PROP |
--> Seaplane-List message posted by: "Paul Seehafer" <av8rps@tznet.com>
Malcom,
Call John Knapp at 252-923-5145. He has built a set or two of those. I
think he could help you out.
Paul S
----- Original Message -----
From: <Malcolmbru@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Seaplane-List: GSC Inflight adjust PROP
> --> Seaplane-List message posted by: Malcolmbru@aol.com
>
> I m building a of set of old zenair floats from plans can anyone direct
> me
> to some won that has dun this ? I will also need a prop for my kitfox2
> mal
>
>
>
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