David,
Please keep me in mind when you are ready to purchase a new prop. I might
be interested in the Warp Drive.
Thanks,
Bill
A010 Classic Monowheel
----- Original Message -----
From: "david miller" <loboloda@execulink.com>
Sent: Friday, September 26, 2008 1:46 PM
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Woodcomp SR 2000 for sale, or free to a good home
>
> Hi Richard,
>
> My Woodcomp was the 3 blade model, as well as mechanical problems, I had
> electrical problems with it from day 1.
> It will now be used it as a ground test prop, on the ground it should be
> safe.
> I know users in the UK have been generally happy with their Woodcomps,
> but on this side of the pond, I would suggest that
> the buyer beware as service is poor to say the least.
>
> When my finances allow, I will switch from my current Warp Drive, which
> is a good inexpensive prop, to a ground adjustable
> 2 blade Sensenich composite.
>
> Dave
> On 26-Sep-08, at 7:38 AM, Richard Collings wrote:
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>> <r.collings@onetel.net>
>>
>> Hi David , I am not interested in buying your prop as you can see I am
>> along way off across "the pond" but your email has prompted me to ask
>> the question "which prop and how many blades" ? You obviously have some
>> experience with a 2 bladed prop and I am sorry for your troubles but
>> are going to stay with 2 blades or change to 3? I know that 3 bladed
>> props look sexier but I understand they are less efficient cost more and
>> weigh more. I plan to fit a variable pitch prop of some sort onto my
>> Trigear and see an advantage in keeping the weight down as I only have
>> 80 hp. Informed comment on this topic would be appreciated. Regards all
>> Richard Collings [working towards closing the fuselage]
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "david miller"
>> <loboloda@execulink.com>
>> To: <europa-list@matronics.com>
>> Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 4:55 PM
>> Subject: Europa-List: Woodcomp SR 2000 for sale, or free to a good home
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>>> <loboloda@execulink.com>
>>>
>>> All,
>>>
>>> I've given up on ever getting my problems with this prop sorted by
>>> Woodcomp.
>>> They started when the motor came loose, the replacement motor
>>> supplied by the factory and
>>> installed by the Canadian rep now groans and complains, before
>>> popping the circuit breaker.
>>> Prop is off my 912S tri-gear and has not suffered any impact damage,
>>> it has less than 50 hours on it.
>>>
>>> It may be of use to someone who would like to have spare blades etc
>>> on hand, or who is in a position to
>>> take it back to Woodcomp for a complete overhaul.
>>>
>>> Rather than leave it on the hangar wall as an ongoing reminder of a
>>> most unsatisfactory purchase,
>>> it is for sale, any offer over $1 will be considered !
>>>
>>> Dave, C-FBZI
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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