My recent re-pitch was only $95.00 and we picked up an increase of about 200
FPM at any given altitude. I'm based at L35 which has a field elevation of
6750'. I typically climbed at 150 to 200 FPM on departure. Now I'm seeing 350
to 400 FPM YAY!!!
Richard
fnelson913 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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
>
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