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1. 10:30 AM - Re: Ivo Props (Jim Berry)
2. 01:41 PM - Re: Metal props (George Turner)
3. 06:20 PM - Re: Ivo Props (Jim fuller)
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There have been a number of Tailwinds fly with a metal props, particularly those
built in the 70's and 80's. I know of several that had clipped and re-pitched
metal props and have friend who modified a number of them for Tailwinds and
RV's. For the 150/160hp, modified Cherokee 180 props were popular. However,
there is a risk attached. For the Tailwind, I'd think that there are a number
of wood or composite props that would provide much better performance and less
weight.
JBerry
----- Original Message -----
From: Jim fuller
To: tailwind-list@matronics.com
Sent: Friday, September 23, 2005 8:30 PM
Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: Ivo Props
I never hear of anyone using a metal prop on any Tailwind ? Mine is a W-10 ,
0-320E2D , 150 hp. I think it turns up too high .............3100+ to hit 200mph
.
JF
Fred Weaver <Mytyweav@earthlink.net> wrote:
That could be interesting....which engine?
----- Original Message -----
From: Jim fuller
To: tailwind-list@matronics.com
Sent: Friday, September 23, 2005 5:01 PM
Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: Ivo Props
Has anyone ever used a metal prop ? I would like to try one on my Tailwind
. I was thinking of buying one from Van's ?
James Fuller
Kayberg@aol.com wrote:
In a message dated 9/22/2005 11:34:15 PM Eastern Standard Time, Mytyweav@earthlink.net
writes:
--> Tailwind-List message posted by: "Fred Weaver" <Mytyweav@earthlink.net>
They suck! You would be better off with a Kiev or Warp Drive....
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On either a Rotax 912 80 hp or a 912-S 100 hp the IVO outperforms both
the Kiev and Warp Drive when mounted in a Sky Ranger.
No jive, we have experience with all three.
But I am using a McCalley 2 blade metal on my C-90!
Doug Koenigsberg
Sky Ranger Aircraft Company
"A Passion for Sport Flying!"
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I put a repitched metal prop on my first tailwind. It picked up 5 mph. over
the wood. But it really effected the weight and balance, an extra 20 lbs or
so on the nose.
I would never use a metal prop repitched from a cessna or piper etc. again,
as there has been some metal props like that, that broke in flight, and then
the inbalance can cause the engine mount to break, you lose an engine from the
plane, ruins your whole day.
Happened to Jerry Coughlin at Baraboo on his Cassutt. Engine stayed on, but He
hit wires on landing on a road, and damaged a wing. There has been articles
on the problem, and I understand the rules do not allow metal repitched props
on formula one racers anymore because of the risk.
George........Phx
Jim Berry <tailwind614@cox.net> wrote:
There have been a number of Tailwinds fly with a metal props, particularly those
built in the 70's and 80's. I know of several that had clipped and re-pitched
metal props and have friend who modified a number of them for Tailwinds and
RV's. For the 150/160hp, modified Cherokee 180 props were popular. However,
there is a risk attached. For the Tailwind, I'd think that there are a number
of wood or composite props that would provide much better performance and less
weight.
JBerry
----- Original Message -----
From: Jim fuller
Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: Ivo Props
I never hear of anyone using a metal prop on any Tailwind ? Mine is a W-10 , 0-320E2D
, 150 hp. I think it turns up too high .............3100+ to hit 200mph
.
JF
Fred Weaver <Mytyweav@earthlink.net> wrote:
That could be interesting....which engine?
----- Original Message -----
From: Jim fuller
Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: Ivo Props
Has anyone ever used a metal prop ? I would like to try one on my Tailwind . I
was thinking of buying one from Van's ?
James Fuller
Kayberg@aol.com wrote:
In a message dated 9/22/2005 11:34:15 PM Eastern Standard Time, Mytyweav@earthlink.net
writes:
--> Tailwind-List message posted by: "Fred Weaver" <Mytyweav@earthlink.net>
They suck! You would be better off with a Kiev or Warp Drive....
----- Original Message -----
On either a Rotax 912 80 hp or a 912-S 100 hp the IVO outperforms both the Kiev
and Warp Drive when mounted in a Sky Ranger.
No jive, we have experience with all three.
But I am using a McCalley 2 blade metal on my C-90!
Doug Koenigsberg
Sky Ranger Aircraft Company
"A Passion for Sport Flying!"
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Weav,
I have no problem spending the bucks to do the job right ( $2800 ) . I just don't
want to waste my money or worse yet kill myself ! If I stay with the factory
specs I don't see how I can go wrong . I would rather buy Earl Luce's Buttercup
, but he won't sell it ! It flys better than any Tailwind I've flown in and
it is a lot more comfortable . I don't even mind the slower speed ,it just feels
right !
James
Fred Weaver <Mytyweav@earthlink.net> wrote:
Jim and all.... I have a 3 blade Catto being built that will smooth the pulses
a bit and go faster yet. Climb will be good too...
No IVO's for me....and no need for a metal two blade. Although, I'd like to see
someone try one. They do pretty good for the RV's
Weav
----- Original Message -----
From: Jim Clement
Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: Ivo Props
Fred, Here is a Sensenich RV prop for a O-360. EBay # 4575713628. Jim
----- Original Message -----
From: Fred Weaver
Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: Ivo Props
That could be interesting....which engine?
----- Original Message -----
From: Jim fuller
Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: Ivo Props
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