Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: Larry Nelson
Subject: Pietenpol-List: corvair - prop recommendation and machine workTwo questions for the group.I'm building the long fuse with a corvair motor - typical William Wynne conversionwith front starter and alternator. Any recommendations on what prop to use.I'm considering the warp drive prop but hoping I could find a wood prop forless money that would do the trick.Also - people in Minneapolis area - any recommendations on where to have corvairmachine work done?Tom BrantBrooklyn Park, MN________________________________________________________________________________Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2005 19:27:14 -0700 (PDT)

Original Posted By: "tmbrant1(at)netzero.com"
I'm using a Tennessee Props 66x29 which ought to work good. Somethign like a 64x32 would probably be better.----- Original Message -----

Original Posted By: "Gordon Bowen"
27, 2005) at 09/16/2005 11:44:54 AMTom,I use a Tennessee prop 64 x 34 on my long fuselage and Corvair poweredPietenpolEmpty Weight is 680 Lbs, with pilot and part fuel 920 LbsClimb rate approximately 725 fpm @ 55 Mph and density altitude of 2000feet.Top speed indicated so far 90 Mph.I am only 6 flying hours into my test phase, so take this for what it'sworth.Hans________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: "Nick Harris"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: corvair - prop recommendation and machine workHadn't heard about the squared off journals... All I heard is that the cranksthat were breaking all had prop extensios which against recommendations... I sent my crank to WW for machine work - That way I get the grinding, mod for thesafety shaft, hybrid studs all in one shot.. Plus, I know it will be doneto his standards and don't have to second guess.Will check out the place you mentioned - thanks.Tom B.________________________________________________________________________________