Just a reminder, there are only 3 days left to sign up for the Salton Sea Fly-In for $55, After Tuesday at midnight the price goes up to $85. Sign up here: ...
Just a reminder, there are only 3 days left to sign up for the Salton Sea Fly-In for $55, After Tuesday at midnight the price goes up to $85. Sign up here:...
Thanks for sending the Prop Repair Disk A second Kawasaki 440 Tech Manual disk is on the way. It is different from the first one and it is better. Still...
I just comppleted my first attempt to repairing my damaged prop, posted some pics on the photo section of the group ("MX PPG - First Repair") Link is:...
I had a J3 a long time ago and soloed when I was 16 in 1976 in a Champ. A friend owned a J4 and I flew it more than he did. It is a fantastic aircraft....
Actually flying begins way before that. No one is looking for 2 stroke performance, just looking and exploring the envelope as defined by a 4 stroke engine....
I dont know why you want "2 stroke" climb performance with a 1/2 VW (or Mosler in this case), when we fly low powered 4 cycle engines, the climbing...
good thinking, John ... From: John To: PropellerRepair@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 8:16 AM Subject: [PropellerRepair] Lazer Balanced...
I have started using a Lazer Light ot balance Propellers. Hanging the Prop by the Hub & String method, I use a lazer to shine "Graze" on one tip (airfoil) of...
Piper you need to contact Mike Hay http://www.ppgprops.com/ Paul the first # the largest is the Daimater The second # is the pitch: 48 inches diameter, 24...
Ok, I guess I have a real world application in mind. I have a 1/2 mosler on a N3 pup. It currently has a Tennessee prop on it 54 x 24. I would like to...
Scott you have it MIXED UP A low pitch propeller say 19 inches is like driving your car in first gear great for climing hills A medium pitch is like driving in...
Hi, Pitch is the theoritcal distance the prop will move thru the air, so the 24 prop will move 24 inch's (just a theory probally only gets 22") and a 22" will...
High pitch = Low RPM (higher prop loading) Low pitch = High RPM (zero load on the propeller) I think I'm correct when I say that a lower pitch will yield a...
I need a little info from the experts here. As an example, say a 54 x 24 prop. If I wanted to increase the climb performance would I lower the pitch number,...
Yes you can use carbon fiber tape on leading edge, if you put micro baloons under it you will throw it out of ballace and have to add weight ot other blade. ...
The Winglets might stop flutter as they add some mass on a curved surface. Ballancing is no problem. If they don't work just sand them off. John Fetz...
I'm thinking about your suggestion of adding winglets to my IVO triple. If you put winglets on, do you think it would make a noticable increase in thrust. ...
John Fetz, Got my FB carbon fiber prop back this morning. You did a fantastic job on my prop, I can't believe how good it looks. Thank You very much. Wayne S....
Its almost that time of year. The ParaToys Salton Sea FlyIn is on and registration is now open Be sure to register before December 15th to get the reduced...