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.
> >
>
> ________________________________ Message 3
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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.
> >
> >
>
> ________________________________ Message 4
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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
>
> signature
>
> Europa XS Monowheel OH-XRT #417 2007
> Antonov AN-2 TDSRM AirCamper HA-MDO 1987
>
> 37800 Akaa
> FINLAND
> p. +358 3 3753 777
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> www.rwm.fi <http://www.rwm.fi/>
> raimo.toivio@rwm.fi
> 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
>
>
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> 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.
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 6
> _____________________________________
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>
> From: Peter Z <peterz@zutrasoft.com>
> Subject: Re: Europa-List: Recommendations VP Prop
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