Speaking of nicked props, I fly off native graded desert sand and gravel and have now 10 hours using "Prop Guard" on the leading edge outboard 16". I highly recommend the product. I wish I had put it on before getting and fileing out a bunch of nicks. At $60 for 48", it is a little pricey but you get enough to do it twice. You can tell it is working as there are scars in the plastic, probably from larger hits, but no evidence the underlying metal has been damaged.
BTW, the locals have taught me that on sand/gravel there are a few simple rules to follow: Don't run up standing still and never stop if you can help it. Don't cob the power to take off all at once. Hold back on the stick to raise the prop & get the nose gear off the ground asap. Put a fender on the front tire if you can. Keeps the rocks that get picked up in the tire grooves from getting thrown into the prop. Dick in NM __________________________________________________________________________ ______ To unsubscribe from this list please send mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ________________________________________________________________________ Start an Email List For Free at Topica. http://www.topica.com/register
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