Slipstream
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Last month, I crashed my -7. Crankshaft sheared at the #3 cylinder, suddenly found myself in a glider. I put her down as gently as I could on a gravel spit in the Hood Canal, Washington. .. And then the little tires sunk deep into the pea gravel, and over onto her back she went. Oh well, I'm alive, she's repairable, and now I get make a prop decision all over again.
I was using a Prince Carbon Fiber P-Tip. Great prop, loved it.. Except: it weighs 12 pounds. Weight and balance is an issue: 2 warm bodies, full fuel, zero room in c.g. envelope for baggage. Clearly, the -7 was designed with more weight up front in mind. As much as I'd love a c/s conversion, I just don't want to spend that kind of money right now.
Looking for some thoughts from Sensenich fixed pitch fliers. How do you like them, how's the c.g., performance, etc. Thanks for your input!
Brooks
I was using a Prince Carbon Fiber P-Tip. Great prop, loved it.. Except: it weighs 12 pounds. Weight and balance is an issue: 2 warm bodies, full fuel, zero room in c.g. envelope for baggage. Clearly, the -7 was designed with more weight up front in mind. As much as I'd love a c/s conversion, I just don't want to spend that kind of money right now.
Looking for some thoughts from Sensenich fixed pitch fliers. How do you like them, how's the c.g., performance, etc. Thanks for your input!
Brooks