11 months...worth the wait!!
11 months...worth the wait!!
Got my Catto three blade today! Did anyone really think it would be any other color!?
Ferrari Red!!
Ferrari Red!!
You're gonna love that prop Chad. I sure like mine.
You could have at least taken the wrap off it for the pics you goober!
You could have at least taken the wrap off it for the pics you goober!
Jeff Orear
RV6A N782P
Hatz Classic, Welding fuselage
Hatz build log. https://eaabuilderslog.org/?blproject&p ... GNCwv&sid=
Peshtigo, WI
RV6A N782P
Hatz Classic, Welding fuselage
Hatz build log. https://eaabuilderslog.org/?blproject&p ... GNCwv&sid=
Peshtigo, WI
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Was 11 months the true lead time or did you allow yourself to go to the back of the line for others?
Spike
Spike
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Current Build: 2 years into a beautiful little girl
Current Build: 2 years into a beautiful little girl
I never went to the back of the line. Craig did tell me a couple times that if I REALLY needed it at any point beyond six months (that was the initial lead time), he would put me right up front. I always told him that I needed it by June, and that's what I got...though I did have to push a little towards the end to get it when I did. I think if I hadn't called or emailed to check on it once a week in May, that I wouldn't have gotten it until July or later...Spike wrote:Was 11 months the true lead time or did you allow yourself to go to the back of the line for others?
Spike
Chad,
Congratulations! RV's with 3 bladed props always looked the best to me IMHO. Sounds like you have no excuses now not to fit the cowl!
Congratulations! RV's with 3 bladed props always looked the best to me IMHO. Sounds like you have no excuses now not to fit the cowl!
Mike Bullock
http://www.rvplane.com
RV-7 | Superior IO-360 | Whirlwind 200RV
Garmin GTN650 | GRT Dual Sport SX EFIS
Status: FLYING!
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RV-7 | Superior IO-360 | Whirlwind 200RV
Garmin GTN650 | GRT Dual Sport SX EFIS
Status: FLYING!
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I was leaning really hard to Catto, but 11 months seems a bit stiff. Though, the 2 blade MT is calling as well. I'd love the 3 blade MT, but darn thats a bunch of dough.
Looks nice Chad!
Looks nice Chad!
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Current Build: 2 years into a beautiful little girl
Current Build: 2 years into a beautiful little girl
Why? You gonna be ready for it earlier than that? Just plan ahead, and it's not an issue...Spike wrote:I was leaning really hard to Catto, but 11 months seems a bit stiff.
Are you talking FP or CS MT? I've never been able to understand the draw of the FP series over a Catto...as far as CS goes...why MT over Whirlwind?Spike wrote:Though, the 2 blade MT is calling as well. I'd love the 3 blade MT, but darn thats a bunch of dough.
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CS. If I were thinking FP the catto is the only way I'd go currently. As for why MT vs Whirlwind, its primarily a comfort factor with respect to the company. Its anecdotal but I think I have read of more issues with WW than MT, especially from a few years ago with people having to replace blades, etc, on the WW.
Spike
Spike
http://www.rivetbangers.com - Now integrating web and mail!
Current Build: 2 years into a beautiful little girl
Current Build: 2 years into a beautiful little girl
Catto Prop!
Spike,
If you really gotta have a Catto Prop I know where we can get you one on the way to OSH this year.
IS red a good color for you?
If you really gotta have a Catto Prop I know where we can get you one on the way to OSH this year.
IS red a good color for you?
Jim Pappas
Former RV6A Owner
jimpappas13@gmail.com
843-901-8224
Beata Bennett 843-901-8264
Kiawah/Seabrook Islands Real Estate Sales
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Kiawah Island, SC
Former RV6A Owner
jimpappas13@gmail.com
843-901-8224
Beata Bennett 843-901-8264
Kiawah/Seabrook Islands Real Estate Sales
gethomes@sbcglobal.net
Kiawah Island, SC
Ah...I think the WW blade issue is resolved now...Mike?Spike wrote:CS. If I were thinking FP the catto is the only way I'd go currently. As for why MT vs Whirlwind, its primarily a comfort factor with respect to the company. Its anecdotal but I think I have read of more issues with WW than MT, especially from a few years ago with people having to replace blades, etc, on the WW.
Spike
Servicing MT's is the problem I see. They take forever, and it's expensive on both ends with them. They are GREAT props...just $$$...
Re: Catto Prop!
Red won't work for anyone else but me... NO ONE!jimpappas wrote:Spike,
If you really gotta have a Catto Prop I know where we can get you one on the way to OSH this year.
IS red a good color for you?
Catto
Chad,
I figured all Spike needed to do was wait until you were distracted by some Prime Rib and he could get a great prop without the wait.
I figured all Spike needed to do was wait until you were distracted by some Prime Rib and he could get a great prop without the wait.
Jim Pappas
Former RV6A Owner
jimpappas13@gmail.com
843-901-8224
Beata Bennett 843-901-8264
Kiawah/Seabrook Islands Real Estate Sales
gethomes@sbcglobal.net
Kiawah Island, SC
Former RV6A Owner
jimpappas13@gmail.com
843-901-8224
Beata Bennett 843-901-8264
Kiawah/Seabrook Islands Real Estate Sales
gethomes@sbcglobal.net
Kiawah Island, SC
Nice prop Chad. Hmm, red along with polished aluminum, what does that remind me of ... there is a place a few blocks away that builds these custom things with loud sirens in them and big water pumps, oh wait, you saw the light and got rid of the water pump . People will be getting out of the way when you go by in that thing, and I'm sure they will be crowding around for a close look when it's stopped. Hmmm, what name to give to your plane, red, aluminum, gets you there fast ... .
Don Sinclair
CYKF
RV-7A (Fuselage)
CYKF
RV-7A (Fuselage)
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Matt--
Catto does not restrict the prop. It does require an extension; either 2.5 or 4" depending on your cowl and engine. This is an "issue" for some people, but not for others.
I have asked my DAR about this, not wanting any surprises come inspection time and he said "no problem". BTW, he has been flying a -6 for a very long time, with a Catto prop for the last few years and loves it!
Joe
Catto does not restrict the prop. It does require an extension; either 2.5 or 4" depending on your cowl and engine. This is an "issue" for some people, but not for others.
I have asked my DAR about this, not wanting any surprises come inspection time and he said "no problem". BTW, he has been flying a -6 for a very long time, with a Catto prop for the last few years and loves it!
Joe
Joe Ferraro
aka: "jferraro16"
DFW, RV-8A Fuse
aka: "jferraro16"
DFW, RV-8A Fuse