Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: Michael Brusilow
Hi list. Mr. Grega suggested a McCauley 74 x 46 prop so that my cruisewould be closer to 85 mph at 2,200 rpms.However, in thinking about it all, I'm really more interested in betterclimb, but not necessarily fast cruise (I rather like the 65 mph I get now).I'm currently running a wooden 72 x 44, but need to change to a metal propfor the weight.Anyone have anything or any suggestions?Robert Hensarling GN-1 N83887http://www.mesquite-furniture.comrhrocker(at)admin.hilconet.comUvalde, Texas________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: kyle ray
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: propsHi Mike (K). I'm still trying to get my schedule straight for the Burnetfly-in next weekend. I'm heading for Dallas this Friday, so I'll swing byBurnet and check the site out. Any more news on this?Robert Hensarlinghttp://www.mesquite-furniture.comrhrocker(at)admin.hilconet.comUvalde, Texas>Mike B.,>>Thanks for the advice. I have an A-80 with a>69 x 39 metal McCaulley prop. It climbs ok>but feel a larger prop would boost its 2-person>onboard performance......especially here in>Texas.>>Mike K.>>>>>>>>>Mike K wrote:>> >> The size is proably OK, but with a 65 you will need a metal prop tokeep the CG in acceptable limits.>> Mike B Piet N687MB (Mr Sam )>>> >________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: B and V Dearinger
Mike K wrote:The size is proably OK, but with a 65 you will need a metal prop to keepthe CG in acceptable limits.Mike B Piet N687MB (Mr Sam )Mike K wrote:I am thinking of ordering a new HEGY72x44 woodenpropThe size is proably OK, but with a 65 youwill need ametal prop to keep the CG in acceptable limits.Mike B Piet N687MB (Mr Sam)________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: Ed0248(at)aol.com
Mike B.,Thanks for the advice. I have an A-80 with a 69 x 39 metal McCaulley prop. It climbs okbut feel a larger prop would boost its 2-persononboard performance......especially here inTexas.Mike K.>>>>Mike K wrote: <<<<<<<<________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: Michael King
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Original Posted By: Warren Shoun
Mike, (Mr Sam) is right about the C.G. on a Continental 65. The motoronly weighs 170 pounds. I wouldn't add any extra weight though. A woodprop costs about $800 compared to $1500 or so for a new metal prop. Just make your motor mount 3 to 4 inches longer than the plans and thatwill take care of the C.G. If you want to add weight to adjust the C.G.get a C-85 with a starter and add that battery everyone complains about. Me, I flip my wood prop because I'm too poor to get a motor with astarter.Copinfo(at)ix.Netcom.ComTim CunninghamDes Moines, Iowa (515) 237-1510 Mike K wrote: The size is proably OK, but with a 65 you will need a metal prop tokeep the CG in acceptable limits. Mike B Piet N687MB (Mr Sam )________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: lshutks(at)webtv.net (Leon Stefan)
Subject: Pietenpol-List: propsHans or Shad, could one of you tell me what prop you are running on your corvair? I am getting ready to order one for mine and i am not sure what diameter and pitch to go with Thanks, Robert Bush************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: pietn38b(at)aol.com
Subject: Pietenpol-List: propscan any of you guys out there running corvairs give me any suggestions on what prop to use? Thanks Robert Bush************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: "Peter W Johnson"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: propsRobertI've had good service using a 69'' warp drive ground adjustable. Jim************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Robert,I did the same research over the Christmas period. General consensus was a64x34 or 66x30 in wood props or a 68inch Warp Drive set at around 8 degrees(30inch).CheersPeterWonthaggi AustraliaHYPERLINK "http://www.cpc-world.com/"http://www.cpc-world.com _____

Original Posted By: shad bell
Subject: Pietenpol-List: propsJim and Peter, thanks for the feedback on prop size,i want to go with a wood prop and had wanted to carve my own,but all I like finishing up is paint and a prop,soI am just going to buy one. Thanks, Robert Bush Lexington TN************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.________________________________________________________________________________Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2007 18:14:59 -0700 (PDT)

Original Posted By: RBush96589(at)aol.com
Robert,Lost your address and phone #. Could you pass it on again to me. Gene in Camden731-584-3443 ----- Original Message -----

Original Posted By: "old-dutch"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Scimitar PropellerYou finally got that right************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: props

Original Posted By: "old-dutch"
Robert; If you still need a prop, I have a Hegy 66 X 30, that I'll probably neveruse. I bought it 4-5 years ago with a Corvair engine and its been hangingon the wall since then. I was told it only had a few hours on it and it lookslike new. If you are interested e-mail me at my e-mail address. JeromeRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: props

Original Posted By: santiago morete
>He had a mini biplane named after a Humming bird in Spanish."El Chuparosa". I think Ray took that airplane to quite a few fly-ins, as it was well known at the time.>As I remember, and that's not too good lately, this plane had a true>scimtar propeller.Ray being a prop-maker, I'll bet "Chuparosa" had a dozen different props on it while he flew it... maybe more. No telling what experimental props he ran on it! I found one picture of the airplane on the Steen Aerolabs site and it shows a semi-scimitar with square tips. You can see this photo and the prop at http://www.flysquirrel.net/Chuparosa.jpg>It is a Hegy 72X42 on a tapered shaft Cont A-65. Good climbout and >moderate>cruise. Check with Oscar he now owns the plane.I have not had the chance to fly the airplane as much as I would like, but so far it's just as Corky describes. I haven't had a huge passenger aboard yet, haven't flown it in high or hot conditions, but so far it seems very sprightly on takeoff and I love the way it climbs out. I was surprised at the cruise- it will cruise at a lot better than 70 MPH but then again the engine can be easily run over redline in straight & level flight if I firewall the throttle. I believe it is just about a perfect balance for this airplane and its mission, and I do not plan to ever think about different props on this airplane.My respect for Corky grows every time I see the reason why he did some of the things that he did on this airplane. It is a fine flying machine.Oscar ZunigaSan Antonio, TXmailto: taildrags(at)hotmail.comwebsite at http://www.flysquirrel.net_________________________________________________________________Its tax season, make sure to follow these few simple tips http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Ta ... ______Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2007 13:41:47 -0300 (ART)