Joa wrote:

Got my 3 blade cockpit adjustable IVO Magnum today (almost new condition)
and contrary to what others have said (not nec. on this group) it looks to
be *very* stout.   I can see how the blades might shed if not torqued
correctly but other than that it would be tough since there are knurled
surfaces on each face and two 1/2" holes going through each blade.  The
adjustment looks to be very simple and stout as well.  It's all very light
for what you get and the real good thing is that all the weight is in the
center, hardly anything out on the tips.  I'm sure this will really help
with the loading and resonance issues.  The quality of the blades also looks
very nice with a smooth polished surface and stainless leading edges at the
tips.  I'm pretty excited to see how it's going to work :)

Joa

One of the things I like about it is its flexibility. Should be real
easy on the those 7/8 inch diameter prop shafts when stalling the 
airplane or while experiencing turbulence :-) 

How is the PSRU coming Joa. Got any pictures of the parts?

Paul Lamar
 
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