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 Post subject: Aeromatic Props?
PostPosted: Thu Oct 22, 2015 12:05 pm 
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Looking for testimonials -- I have the option of purchasing an Aeromatic prop for the Warner on my Fairchild 24W. It's not cheap, by any means. But I've been living with a lower than optimal takeoff RPM since I bought the aircraft in 2008.

The current prop is a Sensenich wooden unit. The engine is a Warner 185K, R-550. (And yes, I could put a contant-speed on it, but I am unwilling to add weight to the airframe if I can avoid it.)

Has anyone done this -- used an Aeromatic on a Fairchild, or something similar? Were the results worth the investment?

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 Post subject: Re: Aeromatic Props?
PostPosted: Sun Oct 25, 2015 10:51 pm 
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There is an answer on props from the Globe/Temco Swift site, Jim the Answer Man.
http://saginawwings.com/monty-answerman ... werman.htm


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Thanks.

He's not really a fan, is he?

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 Post subject: Re: Aeromatic Props?
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Something from the Monocoupe Club:
http://www.monocoupe.com/AeroMaticPropDocsRevA.html


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There is a 200hp Ranger-engined Fairchild 24J at my airport with an Aeromatic prop. Performs very nicely with that combination. I have two Aeromatic prop blades here in my house that are NOS. One on each side of my fireplace.

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Thanks -- I decided against the purchase of one.

In Canada it would be difficult to import one, and install and certify one, or maintain/overhaul it. No one wants to deal with what is, up here, an unsupported piece of equipment.

The Warner in my Fairchild is a "K", with an oil line to the front, so if I decide to pursue this route I guess I'll go with a constant-speed.

It's too bad really... a couple of years ago I flew in a modern "Advanced Ultralight", and he had a 2-position prop with a mechanical link. It worked fine as far as I could see, and would do everything I ask -- fine pitch for takeoff, and coarse pitch for cruise.

Plus, the Lysander I flew all summer works that way too, and did very well.

Andy, have you used one on a Waco?

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Here was another discussion:
http://www.supercub.org/forum/showthrea ... mtic-props


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Not certified on any model of Waco Dave.

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