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Got my Catto three blade today! Did anyone really think it would be any other color!?





Ferrari Red!!

Craig makes good props and he's a good guy. He is definitely worth the wait.

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!

Was 11 months the true lead time or did you allow yourself to go to the back of the line for others?

Spike

painless wrote: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!

Soon enough my friend...soon enough...

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

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...

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!

This is the key piece I've been waiting for, and the reason I started polishing the wings...I want the prop hanging to start the cowl work. Another week or two of wing polishing, and it's on to the cowl! Not really looking forward to it after reading your trials with it though...

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!

Spike wrote:I was leaning really hard to Catto, but 11 months seems a bit stiff.

Why? You gonna be ready for it earlier than that? Just plan ahead, and it's not an issue...

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.

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?

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,

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?

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

Ah...I think the WW blade issue is resolved now...Mike?

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 $$$...

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?

Red won't work for anyone else but me... NO ONE!

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.

That would probably be the ONLY way to get it!

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 ... .

Thanks Don!

Hey Chad nice prop.... I'm wondering, is there any issues with doing acro with the Cattco?

As I am trying to figure out my "must haves" vs "nice to have" The prop is one area I keep coming back to. I love the look of the Cattco three blades, and I really like the prive vs a CS.

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