Many thanks to Graham for taking the time and trouble to fit the Arplast VP
propeller to his aircraft for testing.
The original prototype although promising had only an experimental control
system
that would have been unsuitable for production models.
The second prototype (which should have been the final) was not correctly tuned
for the Europa installation. The control system had inadequate authority to
overcome the propeller's natural tendency to fine pitch.
The control system was altered and the counterbalance weights increased in size.
This appears to overcome the earlier problems. There will be no doubt be further
testing over the coming weeks but I am delighted that we have at last been able
to deliver the goods.
In an effort not to disappoint those of you who are considering other engines we
shall in the very near future be working on a VP propeller for the Mid West
engine and maybe for the NSI Subaru. We are in negotiation with Mid West and may
be looking for a suitable candidate during the summer.
Those wishing to learn more about the Arplast VP propeller could visit our Web
site - address below.
Any questions concerning the Arplast / Europa installation should be addressed
to
me at the e_mail address shown below. Answers concerning the Europa installation
will usually be posted for general reading.
Jerry Davis (MD - Lyndhurst Touchdown Services Ltd)
jerry@flyinghi.demon.co.uk
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