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brown_rj(at)BELLSOUTH.NET
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 Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 6:38 pm Post subject: fp props |
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Those who have experience with Cato and Sensenich two blade props, what
are your thoughts. Having to make decision now..
Tks
Ron
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bmcb(at)sbcglobal.net
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| Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 7:56 pm Post subject: fp props |
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Ron,
The program on Tuesday is Jeremy MacDonald, a Brit who worked on Vulcans (a very cool English bomber) in England is going to talk about his prop balancing business.
As far as props, I know nothing about Cato, but do have a Sensenich that hasn't let me down yet.
Do hope to see you Tuesday so I can get the latest poop on your project.
BMcB
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bill(at)repucci.com
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| Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2006 9:32 am Post subject: fp props |
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Ron,
Do a search on the Van's Air force forum (www.vansairforce.net), this
issue has come up a number of times on there and there is a LOT of info
on that site.
FWIW, I bought a Catto but have not hung it yet, maybe w/in a month or
so. Everything I have heard sounded very positive. It should be noted,
that with my O-290-D2 I really didn't have a choice as there isn't a
Sensenich sized for this engine / plane combination.
Bill
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HCRV6(at)comcast.net
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| Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2006 12:35 pm Post subject: fp props |
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I have a Catto two blade prop on my -6 and could not be more satisfied with its performance. The Catto weighs about 13 pounds versus something like 40 pounds for the recommended Sensenich. I fly with several RV's with constant speed props and have no problem staying with them in cruise and in cruise climb, often with lower fuel burn for equal IAS. A plus is that there are no RPM restrictions other than a limit speed of, as I recall, 3000 RPM for my prop  . Several RV's in this area are also using Catto three blade props and the owners are very satisfied with them. My personal observation of the three blade props is that they seem to offer better initial acceleration and climb versus the two blade and run very smooth but may not be quite as efficient in cruise.
BTW, I have no connection to Craig Catto other than that I am convinced that he makes great propellers.
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