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hgmckay

Joined: 23 May 2006
Posts: 397

Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 6:06 pm Post subject: Woodcomp Three Blade Prop

Tim: I just received the prop tape sold by Powerfin and will be putting it

on my Woodcomp prop this week. I will let you know how it performs. By the

way, where are you located? Also, what were the circumstances surrounding

the wrecking of the Allegro at Sanford?



Hugh



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Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 5:08 am Post subject: Woodcomp Three Blade Prop

Hugh,



I am located in Monroe, NC near the airport.  The best I can tell, my

Allegro was wrecked by a student pilot during a crosswind landing at Sanford

Airport.  After rebuilding the plane, I noticed that the aircraft only had

about 2/3 of the required rudder travel due to the rudder cables being

adjusted too tight. This might have contributed to the crash.  I believe

these cables are rigged there at Sanford.



Tim



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hgmckay

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Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 5:32 am Post subject: Woodcomp Three Blade Prop

Tim: 



I am located at Laney's Airport near Maiden, NC (N92). I did not know you

were so close to my location. Are you flying your plane yet? If not maybe I

could fly down and visit you some time. Since I built my Allegro 2000 it

also is an E-LSA.

Let me know.



Hugh McKay



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Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 9:28 am Post subject: Woodcomp Three Blade Prop

Hugh,

I have flown to Laney's for the fly-in several times.  My Allegro is not

flying yet although I have had it up to 65 MPH on the runway.  I have not

changed the registration yet and have to have it inspected by the FAA for

the category change.  My airstrip is 3 miles Northwest of Monroe airport and

is only 1275 feet long with some pretty tall obstructions on both ends.  You

can see a picture of it on my web site www.tm-designs-online.com .  I am

currently flying a Quicksilver GT-500 with an 80 HP Hirth F30 engine in it.

If you want to fly into Monroe Airport, I can pick you up and give you the

tour.  If you think that your short field technique is good, you are welcome

to try my field.  I am retired and at home most of the time.

Tim Moses



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hgmckay

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Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 6:02 am Post subject: Woodcomp Three Blade Prop

Tim:



Thank you for your reply, and your invitation to visit you and see the

Allegro you are finishing up. I also am a retired engineer (Civil). I

retired for Duke Power in 1993 after 30 years service and started a

consulting business that same year with a young Civil Engineer. After 12

years in that business I turned it over to my partner and retired for the

second time. I flew sailplanes for a sport many years ago and always wanted

to continue flying, but work and family came first so I let my sailplane

flying dwindle away. I did, and still hold a Private Rating in Sailplanes

(which is considered a Light Sport Aircraft).



I would like to fly down to see your Allegro. I would prefer to land at

Monroe rather than your short field. I am properly equipped to enter

Charlotte Class B air space, (i.e. radio, Transponder Mode C w/ alt encoder,

etc.); however I would choose to stay under the floor of Charlotte's Class B

airspace. What route would you suggest I take to come down to Monroe from

Laney's? I am planning to fly over to Shelby on Saturday for a fly-in (if

the weather holds), but would like to come down one day next week. Let me

know what day would be best for you.



Regards,

Hugh McKay

Allegro 2000

Rotax 912 UL

N661WW

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Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 6:19 am Post subject: Woodcomp Three Blade Prop

Hugh,

You are welcome any day that the weather suits you, just let me know a

little in advance.  As to the route; I do not have a sectional in front of

me right now, but right off hand I would suggest a route to the North of

Charlotte staying under the Class B airspace.  My address and phone number

are listed below.  I also worked for Duke Power (11 years) and am also a

retired engineer, and did machine design up until 1982 when I retired due to

health issues.

Tim Moses

3115 Wesley Chapel Stouts Rd.

Monroe, NC  28110

704-289-1645



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