Difference between revisions of "Props"
| Line 6: | Line 6: | ||
== Aero Composites == | == Aero Composites == | ||
[http://www.aerocomposites.com/ Aero Composites] is the new kid on the block, and although they run a little more expensive than the MT, are purported to have much better durability, and perhaps somewhat improved performance. There are only a couple of flying examples on Velocitys, so hard comparisons are hard to make right now, but the folks who have them report being happy with the purchase. | [http://www.aerocomposites.com/ Aero Composites] is the new kid on the block, and although they run a little more expensive than the MT, are purported to have much better durability, and perhaps somewhat improved performance. There are only a couple of flying examples on Velocitys, so hard comparisons are hard to make right now, but the folks who have them report being happy with the purchase. | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Image:aerocomposites1.jpg|Mark Riley's prop | Image:aerocomposites1.jpg|Mark Riley's prop | ||
| Line 15: | Line 13: | ||
== Catto == | == Catto == | ||
[http://cattoprops.com/html/velocity_xl_props.html Catto's] propellers are the current leader in sales for the high-power fixed-pitched crowd (mostly XLs), and are all custom-made for the target aircraft. Catto is so popular that lead times can be a problem, but the quality is excellent, as is service after the sale. | [http://cattoprops.com/html/velocity_xl_props.html Catto's] propellers are the current leader in sales for the high-power fixed-pitched crowd (mostly XLs), and are all custom-made for the target aircraft. Catto is so popular that lead times can be a problem, but the quality is excellent, as is service after the sale. | ||
| − | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Image:cattoprop.jpg|Catto XL Prop | Image:cattoprop.jpg|Catto XL Prop | ||
Revision as of 17:50, 8 July 2008
We'll flesh this out more later.
Contents
MT
MT is the "standard" for the Velocity, at least for constant-velocity propellers. MT probably has 60% of the flying fleet, with most of the rest using fixed-pitch props of one sort or another. The MT is typically installed as a three-blade unit, though there are a couple of folks using 4 blades. You can also purchase hydraulic or electric actuation. The MT prop provides solid performance, but some have questioned it's durability.
Aero Composites
Aero Composites is the new kid on the block, and although they run a little more expensive than the MT, are purported to have much better durability, and perhaps somewhat improved performance. There are only a couple of flying examples on Velocitys, so hard comparisons are hard to make right now, but the folks who have them report being happy with the purchase.
Mark Riley's prop
Catto
Catto's propellers are the current leader in sales for the high-power fixed-pitched crowd (mostly XLs), and are all custom-made for the target aircraft. Catto is so popular that lead times can be a problem, but the quality is excellent, as is service after the sale.
Catto XL Prop
