O-320 E3D props

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mick muller

O-320 E3D props

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I have been lucky enough to purchase an O-320 E3D with a complete firewall forward kit for my RV9a with a wooden prop. Here in Australia, we VFR guys never worry about pich affecting climb performance - the highest airport in OZ is about 5,000 feet and the highest mountain is 7,000 feet. Indeed my home airport is at 430 feet!
Does any body have an idea as to what the most suitable props are for this engine - given that I don't need blistering climb performance, and don't care about using lotsa fuel.
Mick

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Re: O-320 E3D props

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mick muller wrote:...
Does any body have an idea as to what the most suitable props are for this engine - given that I don't need blistering climb performance, and don't care about using lotsa fuel.
Mick
Well, given that you dont care about fuel burn have you thought about a turbine ? 8) I cant say that Ive know exactly which prop to use for your application. You might not have alot of altitudes to get to but what about temperature over there ?

-- John

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