Would like Info On IFA IVOPROP

[kmach]

HI All,
I have a newly mounted , ground adjustable Medium IVO RH 3 blade 70" on my 912ULS , I am thinking of converting to the inflight.

I am looking for input. Any stories on the conversion , tips , hints would be appreciated.

Any regrets , or problems with the inflight (failures).

I have only flown 3 hrs with the GA and can see it's possibilities, and now am really thinking about the inflight adjustable possibilities !!

I would like to make up my mind before I start messing with spinners !

[Slyfox]

the only advice I have is, just do it. Get the through hub wiring. converts from the brushes on the outside of the spacers and wires everything through the center of the prop, thus the brushes will end up behind the gear box. This set up has worked very well for me for about 5 years now. Believe me, the inflight is the way to go, opens up many possibilities. You will dazel anybody that watches you fly or fly with you, airplane on your wing.

[kitfox2009]

Hi Kevin

I see you are keeping up with aviation mantra of "keep throwing money at it until it REALLY works"!!!

Just throw a bit more and get the IFA kit. You won`t regret it.

Cheers

Don

Did you get that ugly hail storm last week? The pics said 35 mile north of Regina.

[kmach]

Yep, no shortage of places to spend money!!

I am planning on giving you a call to pick your brain on the IFA.

That "hail" was on the south side of the valley, we got just rain on the

north side. Lucky for now !

Kevin

[Slyfox]

I have caught my self clicking my heels together and saying" I will not spend money on my airplanes today, I will not spend money on my airplanes today, I will not spend money on my airplanes today". The only thing that happened, I woke up.

[jtpitkin06]

I don't know the rules in Canada for certification, or if you fly the equivalent of Light Sport with your Outback. However, in the US if you put on a IFA prop, it knocks the aircraft out of Light Sport FOREVER... even if you go back to a fixed pitch prop. For some people, it's not important, but it is a factor to consider.

John Pitkin
Greenville, Texas

[Slyfox]

I heard if you put a posting on the switch not to use inflight you're clear of that rule. At least that's the type of thing cub crafters is practicing.

[kitfox2009]

Canada does not have a LSA classification. We have Basic Ultralight and Advanced Ultralight. Kevin`s a/c will be too heavy for either of these classifications and will be a Homebuilt. The operator must have a PPL or at the very least a Recreational Pilot`s License. IFA propellers are allowed.

Don

[akflyer]

I don't know the rules in Canada for certification, or if you fly the equivalent of Light Sport with your Outback.

Yes, but first you have to be dumb enough to put the IFA in your log book... A simple entry of IVO Medium will do just fine.

[jtpitkin06]

Don,

That makes things a lot simpler. If it is in your budget, I'd go for it. An IFA prop makes the aircraft a lot more flexible in performance with the benefit of noise reduction. Better climb and quieter cruise.

John