Ran the test described here on my Medium IVOPROP IFA - http://www.800-airwolf.com/pdffiles/ARTICLES/part31.pdf
At 30 oscillations I had an average of 165 to 170 seconds. Prop assembly weight is 17.5 pounds which is actually off the chart, but if we extrapolate where it would be on the chart the Medium IVOPROP IFA appears to be around 7500 kg/cm2.
Just food for thought. Sorry about the crappy picture.
More prop info here - http://www.teamkitfox.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=3803
Went with two blade for testing. Runs great now. Will see when it flies as far as performance.
Last edited by Geowitz; 07-26-2012 at 05:09 AM.
Getting down to the final details...
Empty Weight - 670lbs, balance ended up within the forward range of the envelope.
Taxi test here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMIIzzkCl_I
Oil temps climb slowly, but steadily so I will need to do some duct work for the oil cooler, but all other temps and parameters are looking great.
About to turn in my paperwork to schedule my airworthiness inspection. Hopefully first flight in November.
Last edited by Geowitz; 09-30-2012 at 05:02 PM.
Sticking with the IVO 2 blade medium IFA. It's been working well and really want the in flight adjustability.
looks beautiful, hope the AW inspection goes well.
Dorsal ~~^~~
Series 7 - Tri-Gear
912 ULS Warp Drive
Hey Geowitz, that's a great looking Kitfox hope you get the AW and get in the air on schedule, thanks for all the updates.
GB
Flying a HKS Kitfox III and a Champ
Thanks everyone! I'll keep ya'll updated. Pretty exciting
Finally got my airworthiness inspection done and passed without any significant problems- A few zip ties were added here and there, but I'm pretty much ready to go. First flight coming soon. Hopefully in a week or so.