Paul,



Did you see these guys at Copper State?



Take a look at these props.

http://www.woodcomp.cz/en/index.htm



They currently manufacture props in the "up to 100 hp" range.  They had
one on display at Copper state and let me tell you the workmanship on
these props is superb.



The forum on these props was put on by John Moyle, a representative of
Grand Aero LLC, distributors of Woodcomp  props,

www.grandaero.com <http://www.grandaero.com>.  The forum focused around
a 3 bladed, all composite (carbon fiber), ground adjustable prop
designed for a 100 hp engine.  The price was $1500.  According to John,
Woodcomp was completely unaware of the market for props in the 150 to
200 hp range and had never heard of or seen a Lycoming or Continental
engine.  After Grand Aero convinced them of the market potential,
Woodcomp set their engineers to work on designing props for that
market.  Although not available at this time, I suspect that when they
are, the props will rival MT and be more cost effective.



By the way, Woodcomp maintains records of every single prop blade they
make and who it is sold to.  If you break a blade, they will manufacture
a duplicate blade for you.



Dave Stricker – Goodyear, AZ


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