Jerzy Krasinski wrote:

Paul,

While beating of the prop by a four cylinder engine is obvious, I wonder
what is your opinion on installing LAEV prop on the 220 HP six cylinder
Franklin engine. Six cylinder engine is much smoother.

Jerzy

Big six's are much smoother than big fours.
It might work. Are you willing to be a guinea pig? Can you make your own
carbon fiber blades?


Paul Lamar

Paul,
I have never made a prop blade, but I think I could manage when provided
with some advices. I am working on my Cruiser with glass and carbon epoxy, I
have a lathe and a mill and  I am not afraid of technical problems.
I wonder what is the estimated price of the prop hardware that you are
developing, and when could I get it?

Jerzy

Don't know yet. A lot will depend on volume I am sure.
Build a rig to tilt the tail up and down on the Cruiser and you
can test your blades on the ground to a certain extent.

Paul Lamar
 
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