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05-31-2012, 03:50 PM
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New Powerfin prop on N446QT
I was doing some training this week and found a vibration. We checked the prop and after looking for everything under the sun we saw a bubble on the blade surface. It was delaminating. We needed to find a new one and like ASAP. Lucky for me Powerfin had one I could get this morning and still be flying for ROTR. It was white but I said sure why not. I got it put on and pitched. First flight was right on target smooth as silk!! Hit 90kts first shot. I had to do a slight trim on a spacer for clearance but other then this not a problem. Great customer service!
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05-31-2012, 05:37 PM
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The white looks good.
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Glenn Kerr PPSEL Airplane Sport Pilot - Gyroplane PRA# 41749 Member: PRA Chapter 2 "If you are flammable and have legs, you are never blocking a fire exit." (Mitch Hedberg)
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05-31-2012, 06:36 PM
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I think so to. Thanks for the help!
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05-31-2012, 06:44 PM
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I concur....
White looks very smart on "cutie"!!! Well done!
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Chris T. 3Rs - Rotors rock&rule! "Blessed are the flexible for they shall not be bent out of shape." Buck B. Time flies if you can but only the slowest. PRA# 42127
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06-02-2012, 03:02 AM
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I thought Powerfin was done ? I guess not ?
Now would have been a good time to try an IVO or a Warp. I thought that it was decided here that the Powerfin was very delicate ?
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06-02-2012, 03:33 AM
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It is and I would like to see them make it solid yes it would add weight but it would hold up better.
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06-02-2012, 04:58 AM
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This the web address for Powerfin http://www.powerfin.com/ I called several other companies but they only make to order. 3 week wait! I need to fly right now! So I found powerfin and the are only 60 miles away south of Houston Texas. They make to order as well. They had a prop that was sitting for several weeks but not paid for. They had left several notes but no contact with the client so they let me have it. I drove down picked it up. They gave me excellent service, tour of the plant, and a free electronic pitch tool. Larry uses them on the Aurora butterfly. I found they were very smooth. Great climb, easy to pitch, and reach cruise with hardly any vibration.
I will know more after flying it in Utah at ROTR. So everyone can ask and see it who comes.
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#8
06-02-2012, 06:03 AM
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What type of prop delaminated?
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"Knowledge weighs nothing." Larry Hughes 582 Blue Head Dominator, pull start, 2.62:1 'C' box, coilovers, 60" Warp, 23' DWs PRA Member, Sunstate Wing & Rotor Club, EAA Chapter 1288 X59
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#9
06-02-2012, 06:41 AM
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Prop was from Europe. It was probably an isolated case. I just decided not to wait and try something new and local US made.
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06-02-2012, 01:59 PM
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If it doesn't work lt me know, I have a brand new warp drive for the RAF you could use until you get another.
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Mike Grosshans PRA #41496 PRA Chapter 62 Secretary Southwest Rotorcraft Editor RAF Pilots Association www.gyrosaway.com www.gyroplanevideos.com
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#11
06-03-2012, 08:44 AM
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Thanks Mike. You are always so quick to offer your best for others. That is awesome!
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