Michel, The hub mechanism is entirely different in the SR3000, completely
redesigned in fact, with differences in performance as in my previous
message. Regards, David
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michel Auvray" <mau11@free.fr>
Subject: Re: Re: Europa-List: Propellers
>
> Hello David,
> Last year september 2004 I am in Woodcomp factory and I buy SR2000. The
informations comming from Jiri are:
> The difference between SR2000 and SR3000 is the next:
> SR2000 is made for Small aircraft and/or Ultralight. There is no "reverse"
position.
>
> The SR3000 is made for seaplane with reverse position. The blades are the
same mechanism same but setting is different.
> bientt,
>
> ======= le 22/11/2005, 11:21:13 vous criviez: =======
>
<davidjoyce@doctors.org.uk>
> >
> >Karl, The SR3000 is a very recent Woodcomp output with first production
> >props coming out this year, so archives won't be much help directly.
However
> >nearly all you find on their SR2000 will apply. Currently the blades are
> >identical, although Woodcomp are working on a higher twist version to
> >optimise performance for faster planes than the 100+ knots that the
SR2000
> >was designed for (which doesn't stop my SR2000 managing 160 kts with my
> >914). The current differences between SR2000 and 3000 are a totally
> >redesigned hub which cycles much faster,( like 3 secs instead of 14), is
> >likely to be more durable and allows feathering or indeed reverse thrust
if
> >you choose those options. The Europa Club contingent of 12 who visited
the
> >factory were thoroughly impressed with the design and quality. Regards,
> >David Joyce
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "KARL HEINDL" <kheindl@msn.com>
> >To: <europa-list@matronics.com>
> >Subject: Re: Europa-List: Propellers
> >
> >
> >>
> >>
> >> Sven and Fred,
> >>
> >> Thank you for your reply. I will try the archives but I think the
SR3000
> >> with constant speed must be a very recent option. With the trigear
> >clearance
> >> should't be a problem if I were to choose the 1700mm, but I don't
really
> >> know at this point. I know in theory there could be a little more
noise,
> >but
> >> is that a problem ? Weight is important to me as my empty cg is already
> >> quite far forward.
> >> Actually, I find the cockpit noise quite loud with my headphones off,
but
> >> who knows how much of that is wind, engine, or propeller noise. Another
> >> consideration is reduced drag when in glider mode.
> >> According to Bryan Allsop the 3-blade SR2000 is much smoother than the
WD
> >he
> >> had previously.
> >> I have all winter to think about it.
> >>
> >> Karl
> >>
> >>
> >> >From: "Sven den Boer" <svendenboer@quicknet.nl>
> >> >Reply-To: europa-list@matronics.com
> >> >To: <europa-list@matronics.com>
> >> >Subject: Re: Europa-List: Propellers
> >> >Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2005 00:16:28 +0100
> >> >
> >> ><svendenboer@quicknet.nl>
> >> >
> >> >Karl
> >> >
> >> >SR 3000 seems good choice to me, will fit one myself early next year.
> >> >Beautifully crafted piece of prop I bought.
> >> >3 blades save noise and vibration and there is always the nice 2/3
blade
> >> >compare on required diameter.
> >> >With a monowheel you definately would like to have some ground
clearance.
> >> >I suggest you also check the archives, loads of stuff on props...
> >> >
> >> >Cheers
> >> >
> >> >Sven den Boer
> >> >A168
> >> >----- Original Message -----
> >> >From: "KARL HEINDL" <kheindl@msn.com>
> >> >To: <europa-list@matronics.com>
> >> >Subject: Europa-List: Propellers
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > > Propeller Experts !!
> >> > >
> >> > > I wish to upgrade to a CS prop with full feather option, the main
> >reason
> >> > > being the feathering capability. The obvious choice for many is the
> >> > > Airmaster AP332. Now the Woodcomp SR3000 has the same options, and
I
> >> > > believe
> >> > > is a lot cheaper. In addition it has the option for a 2 or 3-bladed
> >> > > propeller. My question is this :
> >> > > What are the pros and cons between 2 and 3 blades, apart from the
> >> > > considerable weight saving of 4 kg. Why are we all using 3-bladed
Warp
> >> > > Drives ? The Katana, which is a similar but much heavier aircraft
uses
> >a
> >> > > 2-bladed CS Hoffmann on a Rotax 912.
> >> > >
> >> > > Any ideas ?
> >> > >
> >> > > Karl
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> "Fantastic service... saves a lot of time for me... I only have to go
to
> >one page."
> >> http://www.doctors.net.uk/journalwatch
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> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
> = = = = = = = = = ========= = = = = = = = = > Michel Auvray
> mau11@free.fr
> 22/11/2005
>
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