Hi Mike,
Propeller is:
Warp Drive 63R WDN63R
Clockwise Tractor Diameter 64=9D
Pitch High 89* Low 8*
Airmaster AP332
Narrow Chord.
Would like to have the wide chord, however next time.
Cheers,
Tim
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Tim Ward
12 Waiwetu Street,
Fendalton,
Christchurch, 8052
New Zealand.
ward.t@xtra.co.nz
021 0640221
> On 30/12/2021, at 1:12 AM, Mike <mike@nyumba.co.uk> wrote:
>
> =EF=BB
> Hello Tim
> Thanks, this is what I was after the only problem is that sadly for me you
are in NZ and I suppose governed by different regs!
> Here in the UK we are subject to something called CS-VLA 925 (easily googl
ed) which makes minimum prop clearance demands.
> However glad to hear that you are getting good results, what brand of blad
es are you using?
> Thanks
> Mike
>
> From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-europa-list-ser
ver@matronics.com] On Behalf Of timward
> Sent: 29 December 2021 10:45
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Re: Europa-List: Re: Propeller Sizing
>
> Hi Mike,
> I have 64=9D prop blades on my Mono Wheel Classic #292. Prop clearan
ce is not a problem.
> With the Airmaster CSU, Rotax 912ULS 100hp, it provides excellent performa
nce.
> Upgraded to 64=9D from 62=9D after a prop strike, on recommend
ation from Airmaster.
> Cheers,
> Tim
>
> Sent from my iPad
> Tim Ward
> 12 Waiwetu Street,
> Fendalton,
> Christchurch, 8052
> New Zealand.
> ward.t@xtra.co.nz
> 021 0640221
>
>
> On 29/12/2021, at 11:29 PM, Mike <mike@nyumba.co.uk> wrote:
>
>
> Thanks Bud for your usual excellent reply.
> I have been in contact with Dirk who has indeed suggested a replacement
> blade of 64" and been most helpful but the issue remains, can I fit a 64" t
o
> a classic mono. The LAA have provided me with a spreadsheet of calculation
s
> to determine prop tip clearance at Max AUW which I will carry out but they
> were unable to find out easily if any other classics were operating with a
> 64" prop so this is why I asked the community if anyone was operating with
> one.
> Thanks for the pointer to your website I will certainly have a look.
>
> Thanks
> Mike
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
> budyerly@msn.com
> Sent: 28 December 2021 16:44
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Europa-List: Re: Propeller Sizing
>
>
> Mike,
> My website has how to select a prop for your Rotax.
>
> The 62 inch Warp Drive Taper blade is fine for most 80HP Rotax powerplants
.
> The Rotax 912ULS 100HP has significantly more torque and the 62 inch taper
ed
> blade is not very efficient. My US folks were very disapointed with tryin
g
> to use this short tapered blade on the 912ULS in both the Airmaster and th
e
> fixed pitch versions.
>
> The blade angle will be quite high and takeoff will be shortened, climb wi
ll
> be less and the cruise will be about 5 knots slower. The 80HP Rotax won't
> spin a wide chord 64 inch without lugging the engine down. There is just
> not enough torque. The tip at takeoff is not able to bite for good
> performance.
>
> The LAA recommendations is for the Warp Drive Standard (wide chord) blade o
f
> 64 inch for the Europa (which limits the length for the airframe to 64
> inches) and was the standard Airmaster for a number of years. The 100HP
> Rotax has the higher torque and can spin the wider and longer props with
> authority.
>
> Also available for the cost of a blade change is the Sensenich high speed
> blades. Whirlwind has a blade but due to Covid lockdowns in California le
ad
> time is many months. Sensenich and Warp Drive are made in free States so
> production and labor issues are not a major problem for delivery at this
> time. Airmaster will build you up a set of blades and ferrules ready to
> mount. It will cost you but it is worth it.
>
> Contact: Dirk Oyen
> Oyen CTR (Europe Sales and Service)
> Hemelrijk 61
> Heusen-Zolder
> Limburg 3550
> Belgium
>
> E: dirk.oyen1@telenet.be
> M: +32 477 25 80 28
>
> Website: www.propellor.com your European Airmaster Dealer. He has the
> experience you will need to draw on in the UK (See the Airmaster Contacts
> section for resellers.)
>
> I have been happy with all the US manufactured blades in the Airmaster Hub
.
> And NO, you personally can't change the blades yourself.
>
> Best Regards,
> Bud Yerly
> US Airmaster Dealer
>
>
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=505507#505507
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