I posted this same comment, about the HP limitations but did not see it
 come through on
 the list. Larry Morgan of Vari-prop told me they are producing props up to
 600 hp for
 the military, just the specs are not reflected on the website yet. With
 their prices @
 $7k, vs $10k for a conventional CS prop, I would say they are a
 competitive option. If
 any one has Contact! #89, he said there were detailed photos and info
 there. I'm waiting
 for him to send me a copy of the article.
 C. Smith


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Thanks Craig. If it is a fully sorted piece, well designed and built and
fully tested, $7k is indeed a very good price.  It may have been one of
theirs I looked it over at Perry's hangar that he tested on his 13B powered
EZ.

Assume it is electric?  Does Larry do his own controllers?  Weight? Other
construction specifics  and where the prop is in terms of development
experience, hours accumulated on what h.p engines and realistic review of
develop issues they've dealt with?

Steve Beckham



Hey, that's the issue featuring my Lancair ES.  The article was written
before first flight.  It now has 150 hrs on the hobbs.  Pat has asked for a
follow-up article.  I guess it is about time... maybe after I install the
new p-port motor.  ;-)

Mark