DrZoos Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Hi all just like to hear your experiences with 912 props, ground or inflight / constant Seems to me the inflight adj might not be worth the weight ??? / maint I definitely dont want something that needs torquing by a LAME every 10 or 20 hours as we are vh regd Anyhow id like to hear your thoughts on whats good or bad in your opinion. I like the sound of the sensenich. The ivoprop has some bad reviews on another forum about using the circuit breakers to stop the adju current. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashley Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 hi we have a sensenich ground adjustable on a rotax powered rv 12 and it is good just takes a bit of time to get set to where you want ie climb or cruise 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrZoos Posted September 24, 2013 Author Share Posted September 24, 2013 Does yours have the tool that supposedly makes it quick and easy ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashley Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 not sure of the tool you mention but it has got an insert type of thing that is meant to keep both blades at the same angle but it allows too much difference I use a digital protractor and a laser light to get both blades the same pm me if you want further info I am more than happy to help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabiru Phil Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 I fitted the new Scimitar for the 230 from Jabiru No adjustments needed for tracking etc. when fitted. Performs very well compared to the original wooden prop. Phil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter008 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Can you give some numbers please Phil? Speed, Revs etc...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabiru Phil Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Can you give some numbers please Phil? Speed, Revs etc...... I usually sit on the recommended 2800 or slightly over when cross country cruising. My flight plans were spot on at 112kn. I have upped that to 115 kn since fitting the new prop. The most impressive results are in the shorter take-off run, quite amazing really. Probably due to the 53 pitch instead of the original 54. Other advantages are less stone damage and not rain affected. Tracking is perfect, no adjustment required. Hope this helps. Phil. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrZoos Posted September 26, 2013 Author Share Posted September 26, 2013 What did that cost all up phil? Where did you get it also ta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabiru Phil Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 What did that cost all up phil?Where did you get it also ta. I had a credit with Jabiru so by memory I reckon it was $2025 posted retail. Seems expensive but it comes with a different spinner and backing plate and a few other gizmos. I had got a LAME to install, took about an hour. The wooden prop for the 230 is priced well over one K. I think about $600 less than the Scimitar or thereabouts. My old prop is for sale if anyone is interested, complete with spinner, and all bolts and washers. in good condition. Phil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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