Doug Mueller wrote:

Hey Gang, do you think that you might be able to test the prop in a simulated rain
condition? I would think that might be a serious detriment to a composite prop.
Anybody care to comment?
Doug Mueller
RV-6 13BT
N900DM
Henderson,NV

Yes, we've already talked about that.  I suppose you could spray water
through from a garden hose. I plan to try some 3M leading edge tape, it
was recommended to me by a guy in Billings MT when I passed through
there last summer.  Haven't tried it yet on my prop. Available from
Aircraft Spruce.  We have to do something, rain does erode the leading
edges very fast.

I don't fly in rain much when flying locally but did last summer on a
long trip to KS.  Just some mild rain eroded my Kevlar leading edges
near the tips.

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Perry Mick
Custom Composite Props
mick@bridgingworlds.com
http://www.ductedfan.com

Doug Mueller wrote:

I highly recommend the tape on the leading edge. Aircraft Spruce supplies it. Just a small
note please dont make the mistake of adding it without a rebalance. It will provide a bad
case the shakes. I got that tee shirt.  It works extremly well on metal leading edges or
any material and it is considerably cheaper to replace the tape then it is a prop.  I
would suggest a small flower sprinkler nozzle on the front. I would hate to see a garden
hose stream on the prop.Thanks for the consideration.
Doug Mueller
RV-6 13BT
N900DM
Henderson,NV

 
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