The Arplast VP prop for the 912 could be configured to feather.
However in the UK the PFA want the propeller pitch limits to be set such
that the propeller will not over-rev in the climb at full power with
minimum pitch and will be cabable of a go around at approach speed with the
prop set full coarse. Eventually they may allow broader pitch adjustment?
Re the continental. I think its being done so soon we'll al be able to
compare it with the 912 installation. I am not so sure the increased power
will make up for the increased weight. I think it uses the same size wings
which were after all designed for a certain weight. It would be a shame to
increase the stall spped and loose the Europa's short field ability.
Jerry
Flying Hi - Wish I was
jerry@flyinghi.demon.co.uk
http://www.avnet.co.uk/touchdown
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> From: Tony Renshaw <renshaw@ozemail.com.au>
> Subject: Fully Feathering Props
> Date: 16 September 1997 00:18
>
> I am wondering if anyone knows about the potential of a fully feathering
> prop? I am not aware of whether the electric inflight adjustable have
this
> potential or not. I know we have probably the best engine out single
engined
> aircraft on the market interms of glide capability (one of the main
reasons
> I chose it),whether the engine is going or not, but to be able to take
the
> prop out of the equation would be fantastic, let alone for the glider
wings.
> Like everything it comes down to money. I saw a beautiful little
Continental
> engine ( IO240B) fitted to a Kitfox in the latest issue of Kitplanes and
it
> got me drooling. I assume I can put a certified prop on the end of it, a
> constant speed at that. In Aussie a Rotax 912 is not a cheap powerplant
and
> the 914 is astronomic. I feel I may be able to source a certified engine
> with a certified prop capability for maybe up to a 50% increase in cost
max.
> If it was this little IO240B at a standard 125 HP and fuel injected also,
> with a constant speed prop, it would have to be the hotest Europa out
there.
> Can anyone supply a lead to costs of this little baby, and about this
> constant speed prop idea?
> Regards
> Tony Renshaw
> Builder No.236
>
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