Like to hear how anyone using an Airmaster Constant speed prop
can comment on how they like the operation and performance.
David
7SS,912iS.
Like to hear how anyone using an Airmaster Constant speed prop
can comment on how they like the operation and performance.
David
7SS,912iS.
I haven’t flown mine yet but I was asking the same questions as you. Everyone loves them. They out perform anything else. Maybe Scott, Ross, or Kevin will pipe up shortly.
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Josh Esser
Flying SS7
Rotax 914iS
AirMaster Prop
Edmonton, AB, CWL3
They are a quality built system, that is easy to use for the pilot and gets all the power from the engine converted to thrust.
The constant speed is awesome and it keeps rpm steady. You can't use the engine noise to tell if you are in a slight climb or dive, the engine/rpms are steady all the time.
I had a 70" 3 blade IVO medium IFA before the Airmaster, it worked well, but you control it with a switch. I have about 30 hrs with the Airmaster 70" 3 blade Whirlwind blades, I couldn't go back to the IVO.
I see a little more cruise speed and slightly more climb than the IVO IFA . I think it is a case of efficiency and blade profile.
If you can manage the price, I think it is "the propeller" for overall general use and the 912 uls.
Kevin,
Kitfox Outback
912 ULS
Airmaster AP332CTFH-WWR70W
Summit Aircraft Wheel Skis
C-FOXW
Never looked into one. How pricey are they?
I think latest price is around $8500 US
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Josh Esser
Flying SS7
Rotax 914iS
AirMaster Prop
Edmonton, AB, CWL3
Hmmm. The factory recommends two different length props dictated by what kind of flying you aim to do primarily. Cruise vs. STOL type. Curious what prop performance is while using this system on either of the two props. I have a cruise prop. and I would suspect that with my luck it would be recommended I get the STOL length.
Eddie Forward
Flying
SS7, 912iS, Garmin G3X
Kevin,
Kitfox Outback
912 ULS
Airmaster AP332CTFH-WWR70W
Summit Aircraft Wheel Skis
C-FOXW
Wow!
I could almost buy FIVE of my Prince props and TEN Luga props for that. No performance advantage is worth that, IMO.
Yes it weighs quite a bit.
It does give the most efficient use of the engine's power through all phases of flight.
I chose it for the kind of flying I do, I want full power at take off and a high rate of climb and the best cruise speed I can get, when I want it. It does it.
Kevin,
Kitfox Outback
912 ULS
Airmaster AP332CTFH-WWR70W
Summit Aircraft Wheel Skis
C-FOXW