According to Bruce Armstrong (one of the tri-gear pilots during the
incident) the propeller did not stop windmilling until the airplane was
deep into the landing flare. Fortunately it stopped in a horizontal
position.
Bill Stewart N6LB
----------
> From: John Cliff <john@crixbinfield.freeserve.co.uk>
> Subject: Re: Whirlwind prop for motor gliders?
> Date: Wednesday, July 19, 2000 6:48 AM
>
> Message forwarded from the bounce bin by John Cliff. Message sent by
> wwpc@whirlwindpropellers.com
>
> ***********************************
>
> Terry;
> They were able to stop the prop on the Tri-Gear Europa and stopped wind
> milling. The Whirl Wind 100 Series propeller delivers excellent
> performance reliability, easy installation and simplest operation. The
> 100 Series is the worlds lightest constant speed propeller available at
> 10.2 pounds.
>
> If you have any specific questions, please call us at (619)562-3725.
> Regards,
> Jim Rust
> General Manager
> Whirl Wind Propellers Corporation
>
>
>
|