Re: 915is Ground-Adjustable
Hey Victor,
I haven't tested (or even mounted) my prop yet as I'm still in early stages of my build with a 915 but I did purchase a DUC ground adjustable prop which can be upgraded at a later time to a constant speed prop. May be worth looking into but there isn't much info or user reviews I could find. Only time will tell if it was a good decision.
DUC USA was extremely easy to work with and very responsive. I went with a 4-blade 75" option but for better STOL capabilities, a 3-blade 72" might have been the better choice for a 915. I will definitely save on weight compared to an AirMAster or MT and the allen ket adjustability looks to be very simple. For future, DUC does sell an hydraulic/electric control system, which can be mounted and used similar to MT and Airmaster.
Just an option worth considering.
Here's a link to DUC's brochure
http://www.duc-helices.com/client/do...eller_1006.pdf
and a quick video of what my prop looks like
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8_yJQkIY-Q
Kevin
Re: 915is Ground-Adjustable
Thanks Kevin. Nice looking prop. I am learning that there are many things to consider when choosing a prop.
I'll talk to the guys at Duc. Were there any others you considered?
Victor
Re: 915is Ground-Adjustable
You might reach out to Sensenich. They make some ground-adjustable's for other Rotax, and may have an option for you. I can't speak highly enough of my ground-adjustable Sensenich that I put on my Lycoming powered Kitfox 5 Outback... it's such a nice prop.
Re: 915is Ground-Adjustable
Trent Palmer is using a NR/Luga 3-blade ground adjustable with his 915.
Re: 915is Ground-Adjustable
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WhereTheHellIsJames?
You might reach out to Sensenich. They make some ground-adjustable's for other Rotax, .
I just received Sensenich's new STOL prop for the 915is. It's a bit larger diameter than I was originally wanting to go with, but going to try it out anyways. 82" three-blade ground adjustable composite with the pin adjustment system. 14.75 pounds for everything (hub, blades, hardware, etc).
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I'm definitely interested in hearing how it works out for you. Seems like many of the props I have seen are closer to 72" so 82" seems big.
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Redline
I just received Sensenich's new STOL prop for the 915is. It's a bit larger diameter than I was originally wanting to go with, but going to try it out anyways. 82" three-blade ground adjustable composite with the pin adjustment system. 14.75 pounds for everything (hub, blades, hardware, etc).
A picture's worth a thousand words!
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I have a friend with a Sensenich adjustable prop with the pin guides.
When setting pitch on these, make sure to double check them with a protractor. My friends individual blades can vary by more than a degree with just the pin.
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My 2 blade NR(luga) is 69.7" long and 9.8lbs with the 2" extension, h/w and spinner. No data as of yet.
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