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miyer2u

Joined: 19 Nov 2009
Posts: 41
Location: Oregon

Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2013 12:23 pm Post subject: IVO Prop Vs Warp Drive - Rotax 503 - FS2 - Advice

Kolbers,

I have to replace two of my current 3 blade 72" IVO Props because of the microburst impact for my Rotax 503.



Should I switch to a 3 blade warp drive or just stick to IVO. On the forum I have heard good things on the warp drive prop and since they cost almost the same, I wanted some input from you all and then proceed ahead!



Thanks in advance!



Mahesh Iyer

FS-2, Rotax -503

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John Hauck

Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Posts: 4639
Location: Titus, Alabama (hauck's holler)

Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2013 1:28 pm Post subject: IVO Prop Vs Warp Drive - Rotax 503 - FS2 - Advice

Should I switch to a 3 blade warp drive or just stick to

IVO. On the forum I have heard good things on the warp drive

prop and since they cost almost the same, I wanted some

input from you all and then proceed ahead!



Thanks in advance!



Mahesh Iyer

FS-2, Rotax -503



Mahesh/Kolbers:



If I was in your shoes, I'd go with a two blade Warp Drive.

Been flying with Warp Drive since 1993.  That equates to

well over 3,000 hours on my old MKIII without a prop

problem.



john h

mkIII

Somewhere between KC, MO, and Lincoln, NE.

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miyer2u

Joined: 19 Nov 2009
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Location: Oregon

Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2013 4:03 pm Post subject: Re: IVO Prop Vs Warp Drive - Rotax 503 - FS2 - Advice

Thanks John.

What was the length of your prop?

Will it give me the same thrust as a three blade IVO. Are there any advantages, disadvantages of a two blade vs a three blade?



Appreciate your input!



Mahesh

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John Hauck

Joined: 09 Jan 2006
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Location: Titus, Alabama (hauck's holler)

Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2013 5:46 pm Post subject: IVO Prop Vs Warp Drive - Rotax 503 - FS2 - Advice

What was the length of your prop?

Will it give me the same thrust as a three blade IVO. Are

there any advantages, disadvantages of a two blade vs a

three blade?



Appreciate your input!



Mahesh

 



Mahesh/Kolbers:



Talk with Daryl at Warp Drive.  He will give you the correct

length.



The two blade Warp has several advantages over the three

blade:



-weight savings of one blade.



-overall height of the aircraft is reduced for storage.



john h

mkIII

Grand Island, NE

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rowedenny

Joined: 09 Mar 2008
Posts: 338
Location: Western PA

Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2013 5:17 am Post subject: IVO Prop Vs Warp Drive - Rotax 503 - FS2 - Advice

A friend who has run both has told me the Warp produced a lot more thrust than a same sized Ivo on a 503 Phantom he used to own.

The Warp is way tougher.



Dennis "Skid" Rowe

Mk3, 690L-70, Leechburg, PA



On Jun 15, 2013, at 4:23 PM, "miyer2u" <miyer2u(at)yahoo.com> wrote:



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 Kolbers,

 I have to replace two of my current 3 blade 72" IVO Props because of the microburst impact for my Rotax 503.

 

 Should I switch to a 3 blade warp drive or just stick to IVO. On the forum I have heard good things on the warp drive prop and since they cost almost the same, I wanted some input from you all and then proceed ahead!

 

 Thanks in advance!

 

 Mahesh Iyer

 FS-2, Rotax -503

 

 

 

 

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Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2013 2:23 pm Post subject: IVO Prop Vs Warp Drive - Rotax 503 - FS2 - Advice

In a message dated 6/16/2013 12:41:39 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  miyer2u(at)yahoo.com writes:

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		  I have a    2.28 'B' Box and my current prop is a 3 blade 72 Inch IVO.

It has never    given me an issues in the last 8 years, Did well on climb and cruise, but if    there something better out there in the market then I will surely like to try    it out!



Mahesh 	
  

 Check with the Warp factory,  but I think you will find the Warp is  way too heavy for a "B" box.

  

 Having said that,  I ran a 68" 3 blade Warp with taper tips on my FS  II..  I had a "C" box w/ 3.47=1 ratio.

 I could out=climb every other FS  around.  It is the toughest  prop there is.

  

 Shack

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Thumper

Joined: 24 Aug 2008
Posts: 46
Location: Oakland TN.

Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2013 5:27 pm Post subject: Re: IVO Prop Vs Warp Drive - Rotax 503 - FS2 - Advice

Mahesh I have run both props in these recomendations.  The cruise was faster on the two blade Warp by 3 or 4mph but the IVO better in take off.  the IVO was definately noticably smoother.  On a Mark III or heavy airplane I would definately use the Warp but for an Ulltralight I prefer the smoother IVO.  I have recently swapped my 3 Blade 60" IVO onto a 503 powered Firestar KXP that had a 64" Warp tapered tip and that owner really liked the IVO better but could not afford at at this time.  I have it for sale for $350 plus shipping.  It is in excellant shape with all new quick adjust hub 67 hours ago.  I kept it when I sold my Firestar several years ago intending to use it on my next UL but bought a Mark III instead.  I do like the Warp for its durability but liked the IVO better on the Firestar.  Both good props for that airplane.  You can contact me off list if you want it.  PS 2.58-1 was the gearbox ratio on mine and the 503 that we just installed it on.

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miyer2u

Joined: 19 Nov 2009
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Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2013 6:13 pm Post subject: Re: IVO Prop Vs Warp Drive - Rotax 503 - FS2 - Advice

Thank you all!



Mahesh

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