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John H Murphy
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 Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2007 4:11 pm Post subject: Kolb Firestar - recommended propeller |
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I've got a wooden propeller (probably the original prop). It looks like I'm going to have to replace this. Any recommendations as to a good replacement? Is Spruce the place to buy one? Thx.
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R. Hankins
Joined: 18 Jan 2006
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Location: Grants Pass, Oregon
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| Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2007 5:46 pm Post subject: Re: Kolb Firestar - recommended propeller |
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Mr. Murphy:
What engine/gearbox are you running?
I put my firestar KXP thru its paces this last weekend using my new WAAS enabled GPS. Top speed 86mph(at)4000msl. Climbed 1110ft in one minute at 50mph. My 503 has a 66" two-blade IVO on a 2.58 "B" box. It is a smooth, efficient prop. I have never mounted anything else on my plane so 386hrs is the limit of my IVO experience.
Surprisingly, Spruce has not given me good customer service of late. They sent me screw top B8ES plugs and haven't replied to my e-mails. The order before that they substituted a completely different fuel filter than was shown online and in the catalog. Twice bitten, thrice shy.....
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R. Hankins
Joined: 18 Jan 2006
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Location: Grants Pass, Oregon
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| Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2007 5:55 pm Post subject: Re: Kolb Firestar - recommended propeller |
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Mr. Murphy:
What engine/gearbox are you running?
I put my firestar KXP thru its paces this last weekend using my new WAAS enabled GPS. Top speed 86mph(at)4000msl. Climbed 1110ft in one minute at 50mph. My 503 has a 66" two-blade IVO on a 2.58 "B" box. It is a smooth, efficient prop. I have never mounted anything else on my plane so 386hrs is the limit of my IVO experience.
Surprisingly, Spruce has not given me good customer service of late. They sent me screw top B8ES plugs and haven't replied to my e-mails. The order before that they substituted a completely different fuel filter than was shown online and in the catalog. Twice bitten, thrice shy.....
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ElleryWeld(at)aol.com
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| Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2007 7:43 pm Post subject: Kolb Firestar - recommended propeller |
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Go with the 2 blade IVO I like mine real well I bought a 3 blade but after using it for a while on a 447 I like it a 2 blade better
Just my opinion
Ellery in Maine
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olendorf
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Location: Schenectady, NY USA
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| Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 6:40 am Post subject: Re: Kolb Firestar - recommended propeller |
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I really like the Powerfin prop I have. Very light and doesn't flex much. I would buy another one in a second.
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planecrazzzy
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| Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 2:36 pm Post subject: Re: Kolb Firestar - recommended propeller |
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I bought my Prop ( 66" IVO ) from L.E.A.F.
I have a 503 w/ 2.58 B box , 3 blade 66" IVO....
I might try it with 2 blades next season....test it.
Gotta Fly...
Mike & "Jaz" in MN
PS I also bought the 3" prop extention from IVO ( 80 bucks ? )
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Richard Pike
Joined: 09 Jan 2006
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| Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 3:54 pm Post subject: Kolb Firestar - recommended propeller |
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I'm thinking you'll like it much better as a 2 blade.
Richard Pike
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planecrazzzy
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| Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2007 2:29 pm Post subject: Re: Kolb Firestar - recommended propeller |
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Well , that's good enough for me... I better get to ordering the spacer blocks from IVO...
Gotta Fly...
Mike & "Jaz" in Cold MN
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PS I just ordered the spacer blocks, They were only 5 bucks each.
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Will 2 blade give me faster cruise ?
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| Richard Pike wrote: | I'm thinking you'll like it much better as a 2 blade.
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John Jung
Joined: 10 Jan 2006
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Location: Surprise, AZ, USA
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| Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 8:35 am Post subject: Re: Kolb Firestar - recommended propeller |
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| planecrazzzy wrote: |
Will 2 blade give me faster cruise ? |
I switched from a 3 blade 63" IVO to a 68" 2 blade IVO several years ago. The cruise speed did not change, nor did the top speed, but it gets off the ground quicker, even carrying 60 more pounds. The other difference is that the 2 blade has more vibration, but has a lower tone that I find easier on my ears. To keep the 68" quiet, the engine needed to be raised and inch. A 66" two blade would be a good choice. If it is a Firestar II, the spacer is needed, for any prop. Just my opinion.
John Jung
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