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Re: Europa-List: Re: Propellers - Woodcomp SR3000/2W

Subject: Re: Europa-List: Re: Propellers - Woodcomp SR3000/2W
From: Frans Veldman <frans@privatepilots.nl>
Date: Tue, 31 May 2011 15:44:41

On 05/31/2011 03:21 PM, Carl Pattinson wrote:
> It's pretty likely that a 2 bladed prop would be unacceptable to the LAA due
> to the increased diameter. The standard 3 blade prop is just on the limits
> of what they will accept for a mono-wheel (especially the original Classic
> engine installation). The newer engine mounting/ cowlings have the engine
> about 2" higher off the ground than the original design.

And I have to add that with my tri-gear installation, I have extended
the nose gear with 5cm (2 inches) for higher ground clearance as my
"home" field is a bumpy grass strip. But this is for my 1750mm prop.

Frans



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