After 13 Months...
After 13 Months...
My Catto prop has been shipped! I must admit, I was starting to get worried. Pictures to follow.
Bret Smith
9A Flying (N16BL)
Blue Ridge, GA
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Blue Ridge, GA
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Cool dude!
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Current Build: 2 years into a beautiful little girl
You're gonna love that prop!!
Jeff Orear
RV6A N782P
Hatz Classic, Welding fuselage
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Peshtigo, WI
RV6A N782P
Hatz Classic, Welding fuselage
Hatz build log. https://eaabuilderslog.org/?blproject&p ... GNCwv&sid=
Peshtigo, WI
Prop Arrives!
As I stated a few days ago, after a 13 month wait, with a $1250.00 deposit floating out there somewhere, the PO called me on Friday morning that a propeller had arrived for pick-up. I'm not sure how they knew it was a propeller.

I carefully unpacked it and was pleased with how well it was packaged.


Had to check out the paint... I'm using the same paint as used on the HondaJet. I hope folks will be able to tell us apart!

Check out the prop label...

I temp-installed the prop and tried the spinner on for size. I had Craig cut the spinner for me and he did a perfect job... (Probably saved me 30 hours and a wobbly spinner).

I carefully unpacked it and was pleased with how well it was packaged.
Had to check out the paint... I'm using the same paint as used on the HondaJet. I hope folks will be able to tell us apart!
Check out the prop label...
I temp-installed the prop and tried the spinner on for size. I had Craig cut the spinner for me and he did a perfect job... (Probably saved me 30 hours and a wobbly spinner).
Bret Smith
9A Flying (N16BL)
Blue Ridge, GA
http://www.FlightInnovations.com
APRS Tracking: http://www.flightinnovations.com/tracking.html
9A Flying (N16BL)
Blue Ridge, GA
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APRS Tracking: http://www.flightinnovations.com/tracking.html
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That looks really nice. My only reservation regarding those props are their ability to handle rain. Do we have any data yet regarding how well they hold up?
John
John
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Current Build: 2 years into a beautiful little girl
Current Build: 2 years into a beautiful little girl
Prop Guard
I paid extra ($30/blade) to have clear prop guards installed. Craig claims you can blow through rain at 2700 rpm now. Time will tell.
Bret Smith
9A Flying (N16BL)
Blue Ridge, GA
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Blue Ridge, GA
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If that ends up being true I will be purchasing one. That was the only remaining concern that I really had regarding the Catto props. Thanx for the info!!
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Current Build: 2 years into a beautiful little girl
Current Build: 2 years into a beautiful little girl