---------------------------------------------------------- Zenith601-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 02/22/09: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 12:37 AM - Re: Woodcomp SR3000 2 blade Vs 3 blade? (Kevin Dilks) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 12:37:45 AM PST US From: "Kevin Dilks" Subject: Re: Zenith601-List: Woodcomp SR3000 2 blade Vs 3 blade? MIkemthans for that , is your 3 blade variable pitch ? cant see getting 130 knts unless it is. A XL here would do 100 knts at 5000 butIm not sure how he had the prop pitched. I would love 130 knts @5000 ! Kev ----- Original Message ----- From: Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2009 9:25 PM Subject: Re: Zenith601-List: Woodcomp SR3000 2 blade Vs 3 blade? > > Kev: > I decided on the 3 blade for 3 reasons: > > 1. the 3 blade (1700mm) will give more ground clearance for taking off > from tall grassy strips. > 2. 3 blades are smoother than 2 blades > 3. I know 2 blades are more efficient but I think (hope) that I will > be up against my personal VNE (130kts) at 5000 RPM with the > 3 blade at 27 degrees. I will let you know. > > Mike > 601XL C-FSVB > phoning monday to arrange final inspection. > --------------------------------------------------------- >> I am trying to find any one who has or is using the 2 blade Sr3000 from >> Woodcomp on a Rotax 100 hp engine or any one who can compare the two >> props. >> > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message zenith601-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Zenith601-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/zenith601-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/zenith601-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.