Ryan,
Just a follow-up to this thread...
When I was out flying last week I did some rudimentary tests to see what
kind of airspeed I was getting with my McCauley 7442 prop. Basically, I
pointed it into the wind and flew until I got a reasonably stable ground
speed with the iPhone GPS (~76mph), then turned around and took another
reading (~99mph) for an average speed of around 87.5mph full out at
2280-ish RPM.
Not bad for a draggy ole airplane.
And let me tell you it was WINDY!
:-D
Cheers,
Dan
Ryan Mueller wrote:
> Dan Y. mentioned to me that a number of people (Jeff Boatright, Gene,
> etc) are using Jay Anderson (Cloudcars) scimitar props, and they seem to
> enjoy the performance. The scimitar props do have a nice 'antiquey' look
> to them. I think 76x38 was the size they have used. Anyone with a Jay
> Anderson prop care to comment? Any ground clearance issues with the
> longer blades?
>
> What about the Sensenich are you not happy with, Jack?
>
> Ryan
>
> On Tue, Oct 20, 2009 at 3:11 PM, Jack Phillips <pietflyr@bellsouth.net
> <mailto:pietflyr@bellsouth.net>> wrote:
>
> Ive got a Sensenich 72-42 and am not all that happy with it. I
> have a St Croix 76-36 that I have never tried but will some day.
>
>
>
> Jack Phillips
>
> NX899JP
>
> Raleigh, NC
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> *To:* pietenpol-list@matronics.com <mailto:pietenpol-list@matronics.com>
> *Subject:* RE: Prop choices for A-65
>
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>
> Ryan,
>
> Have had 2 props on Felix the GN-1, A-65, plane weighs 720 lbs.
>
> 1. McCauley Met-L-Prop 74-43. Climbs good can handle pac up to 220
> if is not too hot. Cruse at 2150 68 to 70 MPH. Max RPM 2375.
>
> 2. Hegy I got from Don E. 72-44 Climbs not as good can handle pac up
> to 180. Curse at 1950 72 MPH. Max RPM 2150.
>
> Interestingly, the plane seems to get 3.8 GPH with ether prop.
>
> I would like to have a Sensenich 72-42.
>
> Skip
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> *From:* Ryan Mueller <mailto:rmueller23@gmail.com>
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> *Sent:* 10/20/2009 7:59:17 AM
>
> *Subject:* Prop choices for A-65
>
>
>
> Good morning all,
>
>
>
> There will be an A-65-8 making it's way to our shop in a couple
> of weeks. I am contemplating it's future. It is complete, and
> should be a runner; however it does not come with a prop. I
> would prefer to have a wood prop on the Piet. Can those of you
> that have wood props flying on A-65's on your Pietenpol's
> comment on the make, size, and pitch that you are running, or
> you experiences in the past with varying configurations? Thanks
> much, and have a good morning.
>
>
>
> Ryan
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