ORIGINAL: cmoulder
Matt, congrats on getting your Extra ready to fly so quickly! I hope you got to fly yesterday, or will do so in the next couple of days, what with the spectacular weather.
Looks like one of your custom props, and I'm wondering if you will go with something with a little less pitch for the Extra. I can imagine the thrust (and prop noise) generated by an 18x6 or 18x8 with the tuned pipe.
Thanks Bob,
The kit is very pre-fabbed and all hardware one would need is included...a big time saver. It took me longer than typical actually because I'm crazy and like to do things my way, like new landing gear and new firewall. Am also in process of casting a mold for the canopy so I'll make this part from glass and 1/32" balsa. I estimate this will save about 5 ozs over the stock part. Some time in the future I'll build another stab for it too, probaly foam since it's faster.
The fuse is light otherwise and worth the extra effort.
I am in process of finishing another 18x12 hybrid. Also will be laminating a 20x10 hybrid later in the week. I ran the 18.1x10 in the maiden. I have a 19x10 already made...so there's a variety of props to try
Matt