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grahamsingleton(at)btinte
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 Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 9:56 am Post subject: props |
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This is a series of short videos by Craig Catto. Craig is a bit of a legend in the US, his props are much sought after in the Long EZ RV and oddly enough Supercub fleet.
The videops give a good explanation why,
Graham
http://pursuitofflight.com/videoselectionpg.html
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craigb(at)onthenet.com.au
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| Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 11:48 am Post subject: props |
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I think you might find the super cub guys want them because of the fields the work out of in Alaska and Canada
From: owner-europa-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-europa-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of GRAHAM SINGLETON
Sent: Tuesday, 22 March 2011 3:52 AM
To: europa-list(at)matronics.com; bdbob(at)talktalk.net
Subject: props
This is a series of short videos by Craig Catto. Craig is a bit of a legend in the US, his props are much sought after in the Long EZ RV and oddly enough Supercub fleet.
The videops give a good explanation why,
Graham
http://pursuitofflight.com/videoselectionpg.html
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nigel_graham(at)m-tecque.
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| Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 12:04 pm Post subject: props |
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Graham,
I once had a long talk with Craig about a possible prop for the Europa. He had some interesting ideas, suggesting that the ideal configuration would be a two blade design and thought that variable pitch was unnecessary.
When you listen to him describe the variables, you begin to realise what skill prop design is.
He started as a teenager and designed and built his own micro-light long before "micolights" had been invented. Here's an interesting old documentary featuring Craig and his flying machine filmed some 30 years ago. Look out at about 3.17
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfArJqjOLTY
Nigel
On 21/03/2011 17:51, GRAHAM SINGLETON wrote: [quote] This is a series of short videos by Craig Catto. Craig is a bit of a legend in the US, his props are much sought after in the Long EZ RV and oddly enough Supercub fleet.
The videops give a good explanation why,
Graham
http://pursuitofflight.com/videoselectionpg.html
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fklein(at)orcasonline.com
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| Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 1:04 pm Post subject: props |
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On Mar 21, 2011, at 10:51 AM, GRAHAM SINGLETON wrote:
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Graham,
Thanks much for the link to these videos. Back in the foot launching mid-70s, I was flying a Mac 101 powered Icarus II w/ a 22" prop from John Moody turning over 7000 rpm w/ flight ops limited to the low temps. of midwinter. I then built an Easy Riser and added a PSRU...w/ a slower turning 48" prop, I could fly year round.
While on a trip to LA, I tracked down Craig Catto in his garage and was amazed to find this audacious 16 yr. old carving propellers...he's certainly come a long way. About a year ago, I exchanged some emails w/ him about a Europa prop, perhaps in collaboration w/ Paul Lipps...alas, nothing's come of it as yet. Glenn Crowder is flying his Sube-powered Classic w/ a 3 bladed Catto prop which Glenn is quite pleased with.
Craig has some reassuring thoughts about FP vs. CS props, particularly where weight is a consideration.
Fred
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grahamsingleton(at)btinte
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| Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 1:11 pm Post subject: props |
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Craig
the thing that impresses me about Craig Catto is his open mind and his enthusiasm.
Graham
From: craigb <craigb(at)onthenet.com.au>
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I think you might find the super cub guys want them because of the fields the work out of in Alaska and Canada
From: owner-europa-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-europa-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of GRAHAM SINGLETON
Sent: Tuesday, 22 March 2011 3:52 AM
To: europa-list(at)matronics.com; bdbob(at)talktalk.net
Subject: props
This is a series of short videos by Craig Catto. Craig is a bit of a legend in the US, his props are much sought after in the Long EZ RV and oddly enough Supercub fleet.
The videops give a good explanation why,
Graham
http://pursuitofflight.com/videoselectionpg.html
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