Hear! Hear! I think that Mike makes quite a sensible and well

reasoned

argument for proceeding first with a prop suited to RV-4s with NA 13

Bs.

Brian Trubee
Rv-4/NA 13B

  The same blades would be appropriate for any of the RVs and possibly
Glastars as well using a 2.17 PSRU. That would mean that if guys like
Tracy, Ed Anderson, Chuck Dunlap, Finn Lassen, Jim Moser, etc... signed

on

we could get a lot of real world feedback as soon as possible. It would

be

the quickest way to determine the success of the experiment. It would

also

be possible to compare performance to Dave Atkins' IVO and prove (or
disprove) all the theories regarding IVO performance on fast airframes.

So

my suggestion isnt totally self serving. Between the guys already flying
and those of us that are getting close, this has to be the largest short
term market for the LAEV.

Mike Wills

I certainly intend to sign on with $$  just as quick as hub and prop blades
are available.   I admit that the price will play a role, however, its got
to be considerably less than a control pitch prop and governor for a
lycoming {:>)  Right now, I am considering going with a turbo just to get me
off the ground faster on short grass fields.  The fixed pitch does not give
me best climb until around 120 mph and Tracy had the same experience.  ROC
at 120mph  at sea level is over 1200 fpm however, I have to get up over the
trees and pick up airspeed before it gets much above 500 fpm.  However, the
LAEV prop may be just the ticket as I cruise fast enough already and don't
need a turbo for that end of the specturm.

Ed Anderson

Ed

 
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