I really enjoyed reading the comments about the Catto prop thread. I have a IO-360A1A constant speed on a RV-8 that I will be doing a lot of aerobatics and XC-IFR (not at the same time). I don't want to be afraid to fly in the rain and keep my speed up when traveling (so there goes the wood prop). I love the look of the 3-blades, but it seems you may give up 7 knots or so. I am concerned about the composite props after seeing John Huft's prop fly apart (RV-8) on his way home from Sun-N-Fun last year (it was a composite, but not a Catto or MT). The MT looks cool, but for over 8,000.00 it should maybe have diamonds embedded in the glass.
OK, those are my thoughts and desires (aerobatics and flying fast in the rain). Now I need some advice...go for it...and thanks for your comments ahead of time.
Steve
OK, those are my thoughts and desires (aerobatics and flying fast in the rain). Now I need some advice...go for it...and thanks for your comments ahead of time.
Steve