Put a packing shim between the prop backplate and engine drive prop plate
On Mon, 28 Oct 2024, 09:07 James Kelly, <europajimkelly@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello Airmaster owners. I have a new Airmaster prop fitted by an aviation
> expert I understand that the clearance between the cowlings and spinner
> should be 6mm minimum to 12mm maximum. I have only 3.5mm how can I make
> the adjustment ???
>
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>> 1. 03:29 AM - Recommendations VP Prop (Paul Hawkins)
>> 2. 03:41 AM - Re: Recommendations VP Prop (Alan Burrill)
>> 3. 03:49 AM - Re: Recommendations VP Prop (William Daniell)
>> 4. 05:52 AM - Re: Recommendations VP Prop (Raimo Toivio)
>> 5. 09:03 AM - Re: Recommendations VP Prop (Bud Yerly)
>> 6. 10:07 AM - Re: Recommendations VP Prop (Peter Z)
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>> ________________________________ Message 1
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>> From: Paul Hawkins <pwhawkinsbuilders@hotmail.com>
>> Subject: Europa-List: Recommendations VP Prop
>>
>> Hi chaps
>>
>> I=92m looking for recommendations for a VP prop for my trike XS Europa, I
>> n
>> eed help on this one I would appreciate your response.
>>
>>
>> ________________________________ Message 2
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>> From: Alan Burrill <alanb@dpy01.co.uk>
>> Subject: Re: Europa-List: Recommendations VP Prop
>>
>> I=99m very pleased with my Airmaster.
>>
>> Very Robust
>> Very well made.
>> Good Performance improvements over my fixed pitch warp drive.
>> Maintains RPM set
>> 2000 hours between overhauls and with 100hour maintenance intervals.
>> Support is good and we have the European agent as Europa Owner.
>>
>> It=99s the heaviest of the VP props at 26lb
>> It=99s expensive.
>>
>> Wouldn=99t change it.
>>
>> Alan Burrill
>> G-OBJT
>> Sent from my iPad
>>
>> > On 27 Oct 2024, at 10:30, Paul Hawkins <pwhawkinsbuilders@hotmail.com>
>> wro
>> te:
>> >
>> > =EF=BB
>> > Hi chaps
>> >
>> > I=99m looking for recommendations for a VP prop for my trike XS Euro
>> pa, I need help on this one I would appreciate your response.
>> >
>>
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>> From: William Daniell <wdaniell.longport@gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: Europa-List: Recommendations VP Prop
>>
>> I have an airmaster which has worked well and with good service...
>> surprisingly quick considering the factory is in nz.
>>
>> William Daniell
>> +1 786 878 0246
>>
>> On Sun, Oct 27, 2024, 12:30 Paul Hawkins <pwhawkinsbuilders@hotmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> > Hi chaps
>> >
>> > I=99m looking for recommendations for a VP prop for my trike XS Eur
>> opa, I
>> > need help on this one I would appreciate your response.
>> >
>> >
>>
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>> Subject: Re: Europa-List: Recommendations VP Prop
>> From: Raimo Toivio <raimo.toivio@rwm.fi>
>>
>> I do agree, Alan!
>>
>> Perfectly happy with it since 2008 and through 800 hours.
>>
>> First coil change when used well over 600 hours (old ones were still
>> usable).
>>
>> Dirk van Oyen - Europa Pilot [Mono OO-145) and Airmaster Expert from
>> Belgium, flew to my place and completed also The Dynamical Balancing
>> with his pro equipment.
>>
>> It was good (value < 0,2 IPS by chance), but now its smooth like my
>> iX50M, value next to 0,00 IPS [inches per second].
>>
>> I have Warp Drive Blades and have been happy with them.
>>
>> During the coming decade (!) however they must be upgraded to the next
>> level, which are...any recommendations?
>>
>>
>> allekirjoitus2 Cheers, Raimo Toivio
>>
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>> Alan Burrill kirjoitti 27.10.2024 klo 12.40:
>> > Im very pleased with my Airmaster.
>> >
>> > Very Robust
>> > Very well made.
>> > Good Performance improvements over my fixed pitch warp drive.
>> > Maintains RPM set
>> > 2000 hours between overhauls and with 100hour maintenance intervals.
>> > Support is good and we have the European agent as Europa Owner.
>> >
>> > Its the heaviest of the VP props at 26lb
>> > Its expensive.
>> >
>> > Wouldnt change it.
>> >
>> > Alan Burrill
>> > G-OBJT
>> > Sent from my iPad
>> >
>> >> On 27 Oct 2024, at 10:30, Paul Hawkins
>> >> <pwhawkinsbuilders@hotmail.com> wrote:
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Hi chaps
>> >>
>> >> Im looking for recommendations for a VP prop for my trike XS Europa,
>> >> I need help on this one I would appreciate your response.
>> >>
>>
>> ________________________________ Message 5
>> _____________________________________
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>> From: Bud Yerly <budyerly@msn.com>
>> Subject: Re: Europa-List: Recommendations VP Prop
>>
>> Paul,
>> In my over 20 years dealing with the Airmaster (and Europa) I think my
>> webs
>> ite has all the information you need on choosing a constant speed
>> propeller
>> . (Keep in mind this is not a variable pitch only propeller, it is a
>> const
>> ant speed propeller.)
>>
>> The Europa with a 914 and Airmaster AP 330 three blade or AP420 two blade
>> t
>> ransforms the aircraft into a good economical 10,000+ ft cruiser. The 64
>> i
>> nch propeller length is considered maximum for the Europa due to ground
>> cle
>> arance. I would not go any longer.
>>
>> On the 912S (100 HP) Rotax, it is excellent for shorter takeoff and gives
>> y
>> ou the best for optimum low altitude cruise in the normally aspirated
>> Rotax
>> . With a fuel leaning kit (HacMan), fuel efficiency improves at cruise
>> at
>> 7500 feet and you can pick up a bit of speed also. Your country
>> regulation
>> s must be adhered to concerning modifications to an engine.
>>
>> Attached is my now very old and hated by the prop blade manufacturers
>> infor
>> mation pdf on choosing the right blade for constant speed propeller
>> operati
>> ons on the Rotax. Nothing good happens after 67 to 68 inches on a Rotax
>> ev
>> en with a constant speed hub, but people keep trying. It is a short read
>> a
>> nd goes into why this is true. In all honesty, blade manufacturer
>> performa
>> nce is negated as the "performance is in the hub". Changing the pitch
>> with
>> speed is the key to performance. I'm including the installation manual
>> fr
>> om Airmaster as well for your review.
>>
>> The Airmaster is more expensive than some of our European competitor prop
>> b
>> uilders but when it comes to ease of installation, builder maintenance,
>> rel
>> iability and quick turn around on parts, the Airmaster has never left me
>> st
>> uck out. It is amazingly reliable. Service the hub once a year, change
>> th
>> e brushes around 300-500 hours and look at your blades for damage as on
>> any
>> propeller. Yes, you have to maintain an aircraft. No engine, prop, or
>> el
>> ectronic do dad works forever as humidity, age and lack of use or
>> attention
>> often shows up. The controller is almost bullet proof, but switches can
>> g
>> et corroded if kept near the salt water or the plane has sat in a humid
>> env
>> ironment for months on end without use. Simply clean your brush ring,
>> clic
>> k and wiggle switches that may corrode and if necessary, call a dealer or
>> A
>> irmaster direct with your issue and you will find troubleshooting is very
>> s
>> imple on any electric constant speed. The hub is strong and reliable,
>> and
>> the motor and switches in the hub are better than those 20 years ago.
>> Airm
>> aster is constantly improving their product.
>>
>> Final thoughts:
>> The two blade AP420 is lighter at 19 pounds, and the three blade AP330 is
>> s
>> moother at 26 pounds. Speed difference is negligible ranging from 0-5
>> Knot
>> s depending on altitude, RPM, and engine. The trigear cowl removal is
>> easi
>> er with the two blade on the Europa. If you have a Rotax belt drive
>> altern
>> ator, use the mini-slip ring through the prop shaft. Note that there can
>> b
>> e some interference from these alternators windings but there is an easy
>> wo
>> rk around for those noisy field windings on these Denso type
>> alternators.
>> There is no problem with the Rotax / Ducati alternator or interference
>> with
>> the propeller.
>>
>> I like to fly and look myself at equipment before I buy. I talk to
>> owners,
>> but still do my own research. I suggest you do the same. You will be
>> har
>> d pressed to find a disappointed Airmaster owner. A rule of thumb is if
>> th
>> e plane looks nasty and is not well kept, the owner may not be taking
>> best
>> care of his airplane, but somehow the Airmaster soldiers on even when
>> negle
>> cted.
>>
>> In the UK, your nearest dealer is Dirk Oyen in Belgium. He will set you
>> up
>> with a demo and or there are many UK owners with the Airmaster. He is
>> very
>> hands on and well versed in the Airmaster operations and any
>> maintenance.
>> Contact for Dirk: Hemelrijk 61, Heusen-Zolder, Limburg 3550, Belgium.
>> E
>> mail: dirk.oyen1@telenet.be<mailto:dirk.oyen1@telenet.be> , Phone: +32
>> 477
>> 25 80 28
>>
>>
>> Best Regards,
>>
>> Bud Yerly
>> Custom Flight Creations
>> US Airmaster Dealer
>>
>>
>> ________________________________
>> From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
>> <owner-europa-list-server@matr
>> onics.com> on behalf of Paul Hawkins <pwhawkinsbuilders@hotmail.com>
>> Sent: Sunday, October 27, 2024 6:28 AM
>> Subject: Europa-List: Recommendations VP Prop
>>
>> Hi chaps
>>
>> I=92m looking for recommendations for a VP prop for my trike XS Europa, I
>> n
>> eed help on this one I would appreciate your response.
>>
>>
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>> _____________________________________
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>> From: Peter Z <peterz@zutrasoft.com>
>> Subject: Re: Europa-List: Recommendations VP Prop
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