Ed, I am very interested in obtaining a "climb prop" for my Ercoupe. My trip to Wyoming to visit my father has been put off with the Coupe being repaired and getting its annual (and rudder pedals). (And I still have the issue of not having my Sport Pilot ticket yet.) But operating at those high altitudes still gives me pause. I have the McCauley 7150 now. My climb performance at sea level is less than enthusiastic. A friend took me for a ride in his SkyBoy and I was shocked at the difference in climb rate between the aircraft.
I priced new props from Univair and found them approaching $3,000.00. You mention getting the prop "re-pitched." Is that possible with these metal, fixed-pitch propellers? Is it economical? Frank N51DV - 415C --- In [email protected], "Ed Burkhead" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Changing to a climb prop or having your prop repitched to 7148 or maybe even > 7146 is something I'd do. I'm heavy and was habitually flying at heavier > weights. And, I'm not impressed by Coupe climb rates in the best cases and > very dis-impressed with the climb rate with the "normal" prop. I'd rather > give up the cruise speed and improve my climb. That's my preference. > > > But I, personally, would immediately go to the 1320 lb. STC. JMHO. > > > > Ed >
