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1. 06:41 AM - Re: Setting up the prop (LarryMcFarland)
2. 07:03 AM - Re: Setting up the prop (Andy Fultz)
3. 07:05 AM - Re: Setting up the prop (gary)
4. 07:18 AM - Re: Setting up the prop (Andy Fultz)
5. 10:51 AM - Re: Setting up the prop (LarryMcFarland)
6. 10:52 AM - Re: Setting up the prop (LarryMcFarland)
7. 11:18 AM - Re: Setting up the prop (gary)
8. 09:47 PM - Re: Setting up the prop (Andy Fultz)
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Subject: | Re: Setting up the prop |
Hi Andy,
I'd recommend you start with the 15-degree pitch to keep your engine
loading light until you've cleared the
40-hour fly-off. Then go to 16, 16-1/2-degrees. When you're comfortable
with the handling for take off and
landings, and you've got the runway for it, 17-degrees is good for
cruising, but not a short runway..
This all presumes a bit on wing loading, but 15 is a good place to start.
Larry McFarland 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com
Andy Fultz wrote:
>
>
> Well,, my STRATUS EA-81 engine is now on the airframe and running. I'll
> be installing a 72" WarpDrive prop with tapered tips. I'm looking for
> suggestions for a starting point to set the prop pitch. AT what reference
> point are your settings suggested? I think I'll start with max recommended
> static RPM and I'll worry about increasing the pitch for a better cruise
> later. Thanks in advance.
>
> Andy F.
> AVID Flyer w/Extended Speedwings
>
>
>
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Subject: | Setting up the prop |
Thanks for the response, Larry. Is that measured at the tip or some other
location along the blade?
Andy F.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of
LarryMcFarland
Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 8:39 AM
Subject: Re: Stratus-List: Setting up the prop
Hi Andy,
I'd recommend you start with the 15-degree pitch to keep your engine
loading light until you've cleared the
40-hour fly-off. Then go to 16, 16-1/2-degrees. When you're comfortable
with the handling for take off and
landings, and you've got the runway for it, 17-degrees is good for
cruising, but not a short runway..
This all presumes a bit on wing loading, but 15 is a good place to start.
Larry McFarland 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com
Andy Fultz wrote:
<andynfultz@bellsouth.net>
>
>
> Well,, my STRATUS EA-81 engine is now on the airframe and running.
I'll
> be installing a 72" WarpDrive prop with tapered tips. I'm looking for
> suggestions for a starting point to set the prop pitch. AT what reference
> point are your settings suggested? I think I'll start with max
recommended
> static RPM and I'll worry about increasing the pitch for a better cruise
> later. Thanks in advance.
>
> Andy F.
> AVID Flyer w/Extended Speedwings
>
>
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Subject: | Re: Setting up the prop |
I have a Pelican and I've used 12 to 17 degrees. 14 to 16 give best
performance and I've left it at 16 for the past couple years. 12 would
allow rpm's past redline WOT in level flight and 16 won't get me to
redline WOT but it runs cooler and performance is fine. I have square
tips, 72". I think static at 16 is 4600 or so which is way below what
would be recommended for static but as long as you have a long runway
and set an abort point just in case then I wouldn't worry about a 4600
rpm (I think people would usually shoot for a couple hundred rpm below
redline to make sure max power is available).
How much does your Avid weigh? Speed wing or standard? I'm sure you'll
be happy with it, I'm still loving my Pelican with the Stratus every flight.
gary
Andy Fultz wrote:
>
>
> Well,, my STRATUS EA-81 engine is now on the airframe and running. I'll
> be installing a 72" WarpDrive prop with tapered tips. I'm looking for
> suggestions for a starting point to set the prop pitch. AT what reference
> point are your settings suggested? I think I'll start with max recommended
> static RPM and I'll worry about increasing the pitch for a better cruise
> later. Thanks in advance.
>
> Andy F.
> AVID Flyer w/Extended Speedwings
>
>
>
--
Gary Krysztopik
www.ZWheelz.com
San Antonio, TX
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Subject: | Setting up the prop |
Hello Gary,
I'm in the process of doing final paint and assembly now so I haven't done
the weight and balance yet. Don't know for sure what the completed weight
will be. I do know it won't be one of the lightest though.
Andy F.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of gary
Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 9:03 AM
Subject: Re: Stratus-List: Setting up the prop
I have a Pelican and I've used 12 to 17 degrees. 14 to 16 give best
performance and I've left it at 16 for the past couple years. 12 would
allow rpm's past redline WOT in level flight and 16 won't get me to
redline WOT but it runs cooler and performance is fine. I have square
tips, 72". I think static at 16 is 4600 or so which is way below what
would be recommended for static but as long as you have a long runway
and set an abort point just in case then I wouldn't worry about a 4600
rpm (I think people would usually shoot for a couple hundred rpm below
redline to make sure max power is available).
How much does your Avid weigh? Speed wing or standard? I'm sure you'll
be happy with it, I'm still loving my Pelican with the Stratus every flight.
gary
Andy Fultz wrote:
<andynfultz@bellsouth.net>
>
>
> Well,, my STRATUS EA-81 engine is now on the airframe and running.
I'll
> be installing a 72" WarpDrive prop with tapered tips. I'm looking for
> suggestions for a starting point to set the prop pitch. AT what reference
> point are your settings suggested? I think I'll start with max
recommended
> static RPM and I'll worry about increasing the pitch for a better cruise
> later. Thanks in advance.
>
> Andy F.
> AVID Flyer w/Extended Speedwings
>
>
--
Gary Krysztopik
www.ZWheelz.com
San Antonio, TX
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Subject: | Re: Setting up the prop |
Andy,
I put the prop horizontal and use the warp drive pitch gage at the tip
of the blade.
It's very accurate.
Larry McFarland 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com
Andy Fultz wrote:
>
> Thanks for the response, Larry. Is that measured at the tip or some other
> location along the blade?
>
> Andy F.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of
> LarryMcFarland
> Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 8:39 AM
> To: stratus-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Re: Stratus-List: Setting up the prop
>
>
>
> Hi Andy,
> I'd recommend you start with the 15-degree pitch to keep your engine
> loading light until you've cleared the
> 40-hour fly-off. Then go to 16, 16-1/2-degrees. When you're comfortable
> with the handling for take off and
> landings, and you've got the runway for it, 17-degrees is good for
> cruising, but not a short runway..
> This all presumes a bit on wing loading, but 15 is a good place to start.
>
> Larry McFarland 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com
>
> Andy Fultz wrote:
>
>>
> <andynfultz@bellsouth.net>
>
>> Well,, my STRATUS EA-81 engine is now on the airframe and running.
>>
> I'll
>
>> be installing a 72" WarpDrive prop with tapered tips. I'm looking for
>> suggestions for a starting point to set the prop pitch. AT what reference
>> point are your settings suggested? I think I'll start with max
>>
> recommended
>
>> static RPM and I'll worry about increasing the pitch for a better cruise
>> later. Thanks in advance.
>>
>> Andy F.
>> AVID Flyer w/Extended Speedwings
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
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Subject: | Re: Setting up the prop |
Andy,
I put the prop blade horizontal and use the warp drive pitch gage at the
very tip.
It's very accurate.
Larry McFarland 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com
Andy Fultz wrote:
>
> Thanks for the response, Larry. Is that measured at the tip or some other
> location along the blade?
>
> Andy F.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of
> LarryMcFarland
> Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 8:39 AM
> To: stratus-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Re: Stratus-List: Setting up the prop
>
>
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Subject: | Re: Setting up the prop |
and I use a level on the bade to make sure it's horizontal and of course
you need to start with the plane leveled.
gary
LarryMcFarland wrote:
> <larry@macsmachine.com>
>
> Andy,
> I put the prop blade horizontal and use the warp drive pitch gage at
> the very tip.
> It's very accurate.
>
> Larry McFarland 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com
>
> Andy Fultz wrote:
>> <andynfultz@bellsouth.net>
>>
>> Thanks for the response, Larry. Is that measured at the tip or some
>> other
>> location along the blade?
>>
>> Andy F.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com
>> [mailto:owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of
>> LarryMcFarland
>> Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 8:39 AM
>> To: stratus-list@matronics.com
>> Subject: Re: Stratus-List: Setting up the prop
>>
>>
>
>
--
Gary Krysztopik
www.ZWheelz.com
San Antonio, TX
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Subject: | Setting up the prop |
Larry and Gray,
Thanks to the both of you for your input. I put the prop on today and set
it at 15 degrees for starts. I did use a level to make sure each blade was
level horizontally and then set the pitch on each blade. I rechecked as I
tightened and only had one move a little. I readjusted it. Checked the
tracking and one blade is out about 1/8" and one is out about 1/4" inch. I
would like to have seen them a little closer on the tracking. I didn't have
it tied down so I didn't run it over about 2200 RPM. I feel a littel
vibration but not as bad as some I've been in. Then I spent most of the
afternoon tying up the rats nest behind the panel. I just might actually
fly this thing before the end of the summer if I'm lucky. Thanks again
guys.
Andy F.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of gary
Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 1:16 PM
Subject: Re: Stratus-List: Setting up the prop
and I use a level on the bade to make sure it's horizontal and of course
you need to start with the plane leveled.
gary
LarryMcFarland wrote:
> <larry@macsmachine.com>
>
> Andy,
> I put the prop blade horizontal and use the warp drive pitch gage at
> the very tip.
> It's very accurate.
>
> Larry McFarland 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com
>
> Andy Fultz wrote:
>> <andynfultz@bellsouth.net>
>>
>> Thanks for the response, Larry. Is that measured at the tip or some
>> other
>> location along the blade?
>>
>> Andy F.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com
>> [mailto:owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of
>> LarryMcFarland
>> Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 8:39 AM
>> To: stratus-list@matronics.com
>> Subject: Re: Stratus-List: Setting up the prop
>>
>>
>
>
--
Gary Krysztopik
www.ZWheelz.com
San Antonio, TX
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