Carl,
The Woodcomp specs are not always correct. On paper my prop is 1750, but the
actual diameter is 1720. Also, the specified weight is less than the actual.
Karl
>From: "Carl Pattinson" <carl.pattinson@btinternet.com>
>Reply-To: europa-list@matronics.com
>To: europa-list@matronics.com
>Subject: Europa-List: Re: Woodcomp scimitar blades (was Emailing: IMG_0410,
>IMG_04...
>Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2007 14:21:38 -0700
>
><carl.pattinson@btinternet.com>
>
>Mark,
>
>On a mono wheel Europa if you land in a "level" attitude you are heading
>for trouble anyway. The ideal attitude is tail and main wheel
>simultaneously though tail first is acceptable.
>
>I emailed Andy on Friday and here is part of his reply
>
>"The largest diameter prop that is accepted for use on a mono-wheel Europa
>with the Classic engine installation is 62" (1575mm). The XS engine
>installation places the engine 1.5" higher and therefore a 65" (1650mm)
>diameter is accepted, although generally the 64" (1625mm) diameter is used.
>
>On a recent check that I did on ground clearance, if the VLA requirements
>were adhered to, then the Classic mono would be limited to about a 56"
>diameter! "
>
>I also spoke to Conrad Beale and he tells me that the standard Europa
>Wood-comp is 1625mm and the Scimitar Wood-Comp is 1650mm. Wood-comp say
>they only use one mould for each prop and that the sizes have always been
>the same.
>
>It doesn't really matter if your Scimitar prop is 1625 or 1650 because
>(presumably) there is more than adequate clearance with the tri-gear setup.
>
>It would be worth knowing what the measured diameter of your prop is -
>hopefully its the same as the paperwork.
>
>What concerns me is that Woodcomp says the Scimitar prop is 1650 mm (65")
>but your paperwork (and Williams) says it is 1600 mm (63").
>
>If you don't believe me heres the link to Woodcomps specs.
>
>http://www.ekmpowershop2.com/ekmps/shops/conairsports/sr3000-2-blade-wood--composite-prop-scimitar-blades-316-p.asp
>
>
>Read this topic online here:
>
>http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=137162#137162
>
>
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