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Prop advice needed.
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Sun Sep 26, 2021 8:46 pmby zzdeck
Have an Aerovee turbo on a legacy Sonex. Who should I buy the prop from, and should it be a climb or a cruise prop.
Thanks in advance for the help.
Re: Prop advice needed.
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Mon Sep 27, 2021 10:53 amby GraemeSmith
Prince Carbon P tip is an option.
Use the ordering wizard on this page for a recommended prop.
http://www.princeaircraft.com/PriceOrder.aspxBe aware typical production time is 6 months.....
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Sensenich is another option but I have no experience with their prop for the AeroVee
Re: Prop advice needed.
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Tue Sep 28, 2021 12:26 amby gammaxy
Here's Sonex's recommendations from Sensenich:
https://www.sonexaircraft.com/propeller-options/Prince propellers are great, but you'll have to find someone flying with one to vouch for its performance and dimensions.
Re: Prop advice needed.
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Tue Sep 28, 2021 9:46 amby Scott Todd
If you haven't been to Sonex, there are propellers mounted on the walls EVERYWHERE. John said they were all tested on AeroVee's. He recommends the Sensenich. The lengths are obviously the same but the pitch can be different between manufacturers.
Re: Prop advice needed.
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Tue Sep 28, 2021 11:12 amby zzdeck
Thanks for the manufacturer advice! Now what are y’all running, cruise or climb props
Re: Prop advice needed.
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Tue Sep 28, 2021 2:07 pmby GraemeSmith
zzdeck wrote:Thanks for the manufacturer advice! Now what are y’all running, cruise or climb props
Prince Wood Carbon P-Tip 54” diameter x 44” pitch gets me AeroVee recommended 3,100 RPM static at a standard day. It's not a "climb" or a "cruise" - it's what it is. :-)
Re: Prop advice needed.
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Tue Sep 28, 2021 2:30 pmby gammaxy
I believe zzdeck is asking about the correct propeller for the Turbo. Sonex lists 54x50 Climb and 56x52 Cruise. Personally, I'd probably choose the climb prop, but I'd really want to hear what others who've flown that combination think.
Re: Prop advice needed.
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Tue Sep 28, 2021 7:02 pmby GraemeSmith
gammaxy wrote:I believe zzdeck is asking about the correct propeller for the Turbo. Sonex lists 54x50 Climb and 56x52 Cruise. Personally, I'd probably choose the climb prop, but I'd really want to hear what others who've flown that combination think.
I know the Prince selection wizard will bring up a different prop for the AeroVee Turbo.
Re: Prop advice needed.
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Wed Sep 29, 2021 11:09 amby zzdeck
Yes grammaxy, I am specifically asking about a prop for the Aerovee Turbo. Sonex lists two recommended props, one a cruise prop and the other a climb prop. And Sonex’s FAQ states that Sonex leans toward the climb prop. What I’m requesting is feedback from Aerovee Turbo builder/pilots as to their experience and preferences with climb versus cruise props. Right now I’m thinking climb. Anyone think that is the wrong decision?
Re: Prop advice needed.
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Wed Sep 29, 2021 1:07 pmby pfhoeycfi
zzdeck wrote:Yes grammaxy, I am specifically asking about a prop for the Aerovee Turbo. Sonex lists two recommended props, one a cruise prop and the other a climb prop. And Sonex’s FAQ states that Sonex leans toward the climb prop. What I’m requesting is feedback from Aerovee Turbo builder/pilots as to their experience and preferences with climb versus cruise props. Right now I’m thinking climb. Anyone think that is the wrong decision?
...I signed on to ask the very same question and yours was on top. I too am ready for a prop and wondering if anyone has any insight as to the difference between the cruise and climb props for the turbo aerovee. My gut tells me go with the climb prop.