Matt,

No doubt you are correct about the 12" pitch. It just smoothed out everything, much steadier pace. I understand now why you have been somewhat obsessive about getting a 12"-pitch prop to work.

Well, you've been doing this for some decades! But it was a revelation for me, and glad to hear I wasn't dreaming about the apparent lack of zip on take-off.

What is the AUW of your Temptress? Surely a lot lighter than your Enigma test bed, so you are going to be quite happy.

Too bad I have to work tomorrow, or I might've made it down your way to witness.

Best of luck!