Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: helspersew(at)aol.com
Apparently this blade type will behave somewhat likea variable pitch prop. As the rpm and power increasethe tip bends foreward flattening the pitch thus becominga "climb" prop and when leveling out and reducing powerit settles back into the higher pitch it was carved to, thusincreasing the speed per rpm.How much effect will, of course, depend on the stiffnessof the blade, in turn dependant on the thickness and thematerial. Some woods are resist bending more than others.Clif Steve, As for the advantages to the scimitar shape I don't really know. Dan Helsper Poplar Grove, IL________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: YouTube video of first engine startDate: Tue, 14 Oct 2008 06:28:41 -0400

Original Posted By: "Cuy, Michael D. (GRC-RXD0)[ASRC]"

Original Posted By: "Dortch, Steven D MAJ NG NG NGB"
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: YouTube video of first engine startDan,That is just too kool. I can wait to see it in July along with your prop carving demonstration. BTW can you send me a pic of your wood struts I am considering going with ash struts and gear.ThanksJohnIn a message dated 10/14/2008 6:31:18 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, helspersew(at)aol.com writes:_http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZeCST8Fs7Q_ (mhtml:{7146A197-287F-4711-A06D-80691241181C}mid://00000000/!x-usc:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZeCST8Fs7Q) **************New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000002)________________________________________________________________________________