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Automatic mechanical propeller (Aeromatic)

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homebuilderfan

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I will try to make a short summary about the thread (at least I will make less errors; I hope...;) )
I fly (have flown) always light aircrafts (european ultralight- similar to american LSA, just a bit lighter-); I have always been attracted by the variable pitch propellers; never used because of their cost, complexity, reliability -talking about non certified propellers- (a few hours behind a Ivoprop, past year).
Now I am understanding the huge importance of the pair engine/propeller (read carefully: "engine/propeller"; not only propeller).
Currently flying behind a Rotax 100hp; I have read about the Aeromatic brand:I find the idea of a fully automatic mechanical propeller exciting: exactly what I have dreamed about without knowing it has been existing since the WWII...
Now, is there among you, members, someone having a direct experience about it?
What about mounting the Aeromatic in front of a Rotax 100hp?
If you are wondering why I am thinking not to use an electronic device to control an electric VPP, well: worried about the reliability of the NON certified products.
Any (wise) advice/help will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
 
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