meglin Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 6 hours ago, facthunter said: Who makes the Kiev props? Nev Do you mean Kyivprop? Kiev firm Kievprop. But there are many manufacturers there. Unfortunately, they do not make wooden propellers there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meglin Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 5 hours ago, Old Koreelah said: Pricey, but perhaps Meglin is thinking US dollars. Converting those 2,500 Aussie dollars is about $US1,650. Yeah, that makes a big difference. And yet, it's significantly more expensive than my perceptions. So it seems to me that the performance must be incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacesailor Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 IF ! YOU chop your own props ! . You can customise them , to whatever suits your airframe , take-off, climb , cruise and economy. It appears a lot of smaller engines ' like ' a wooden propeller . Also your wallet really likes them as too . spacesailor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Koreelah Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 3 hours ago, meglin said: Yeah, that makes a big difference. And yet, it's significantly more expensive than my perceptions. So it seems to me that the performance must be incredible. Costs of manufacturing is expensive in Australia, especially anything that’s certified for aviation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meglin Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 Absolutely. But Australia has the most important thing - its own market. That's important. We had our own market too. But now we don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Koreelah Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 8 hours ago, meglin said: Absolutely. But Australia has the most important thing - its own market. That's important. We had our own market too. But now we don't. Oz has a local market of less than 30 million if you include NZ, with which we have fairly open trade. Ukraine is larger and when you join Europe it’s boomtime; your neighbours to the east will be a closed, shunned, backwater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meglin Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 That's probably the way it's going to be. It is true that the standard of living of the population is very low. And our city is 35 kilometers from the border. My nephew from Moscow just flew to Sydney with his wife. He is a doctor of science, speaking at a conference. It's forbidden to leave our country, so we're cooking in our own juice. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 It HAS to end somehow, but no one knows how. Good luck mr. Meglinsky. Nev 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meglin Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 We plan a decorative wooden propeller from a simple pine board. We do our best for our Finnish colleagues. Unfortunately, it's very cheap - it's even awkward to say. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meglin Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 Finished a decorative propeller of minimal cost. That's where we left off. Flaxseed oil with dissolved wax. I hope the Finnish customer likes it. Took a couple weeks to make - a bit long. But the customer will get it cheap. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoonyBob Posted December 26, 2023 Share Posted December 26, 2023 Does anyone know what Richard Sweetapple used as a clear final coat on his later propellors? PolyUrethane, Everdure, something else? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrendAn Posted December 26, 2023 Share Posted December 26, 2023 1 hour ago, LoonyBob said: Does anyone know what Richard Sweetapple used as a clear final coat on his later propellors? PolyUrethane, Everdure, something else? I have one but I don't know what it is. It seems to have lasted ok. There is someone in Queensland that took over sweetapple props. I got told they are still being made. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meglin Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 Finally, we have prepared and sent the next ordered wooden propeller to France. Due to defense orders, the customer had to wait for a very long time. Nevertheless, the next one for the USA will be dispatched in a few days. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meglin Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 Yesterday I sent off another propeller to the US for VW. The previous one went to France (first two pictures). Despite the problems with our wood production, it continues, though not as fast. The decorative propeller will soon go to Poland. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meglin Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 (edited) I apologize if I'm boring you. Let me show you what I got as a decorative propeller. 71". Edited July 23 by meglin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 Hello Meglin, I remember you from some years ago in the UK Microlight forum (no longer exists) Your propellers always seemed competitive in price and of high quality, unfortunately I can only fit what is approved to my aicraft I wish you and your country well and hope there is light in your future 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meglin Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 Thank you very much for your warm wishes! I wish you and Liechtenstein prosperity! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty_d Posted July 23 Share Posted July 23 13 hours ago, meglin said: I apologize if I'm boring you. Let me show you what I got as a decorative propeller. 71". Definitely NOT boring. I could look at your wooden props all day, they are works of art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meglin Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 Thank you. I'm glad to hear that. That propeller went to Poland. We're making a new one, this time for the soul: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meglin Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 (edited) Coated with two coats of yacht varnish. Edited July 28 by meglin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 When I've had the opportunity to compare the same plane with say a Fairy Reed aluminium Prop and a Wooden one the wood equipped model seems less rough. It's NOT because of Balance . It's how it handles torsional vibration. Nev.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meglin Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 Another one has been prepared for the U.S. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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