Props for Sonerai Aircraft

[Schmleff]

I want to start a listing of prop manufactures that will make a prop that can be used on a VW powered Sonerai.

Please add to the list.

Sterba Propellers (whatever size and pitch you want)
Prince Aircraft (whatever size and pitch you want)
Sensenich propellers (limited sizes, nothing under 54" dia)
Catto Propellers (will not make one for VW applications)
Gary Hertzler (limited sizes, not applicable to VW)
Props Inc (need details)
Tennessee Propellers (need details)

 

[UpSideDownFlyboy]

Tenessee Props will make whatever size and pitch that you want. My last Sonerai had a Tenessee Prop that was a 52-44 on an Aero-Vee 1835

 

[phzabriskie]

Will this work?
Humm..I thought not, better stay heads up on this thread. :

 

[Gyro]

You can add Aymar Demuth to the list. I have a 54x47 that I am going to try on my 2180vw.

 

[Baja74vw]

Props inc will make any size. I was going to order from them until I found Sterba.

 

[radfordc]

Also, Culver Props will make anything to order.
http://www.culverprops.com/culverintro.php

 

[JimPeoples]

great online calculator for props

http://www.culverprops.com/pitchselection.htm

 

[thomefran]

Will this work?
Humm..I thought not, better stay heads up on this thread. :

Only if you're going to use it to hit baseballs.

 

[dayflyer47]

Thats funny ;D

 

[Schmleff]

A couple of updates to this thread:

Add Cloudcars propellers to the list. A number of people from KR, Quickie II and Sonerai groups are seeing some pretty good performance from these props, especially for what they cost.

Sensenich now say they will make a prop under 54". However, I ordered one 6 months ago and have not heard a peep from them and it was 3 times the cost of a Cloudcars prop.

 

[dlynd]

Jeff,

A friend was just talking to the people at sensenich about ordering his prop and lead times. They mentioned to him if he is getting close to finishing the plane and he still hasn't received his prop to get in contact with them. The guy was basically telling him the squeaky wheel gets the grease, or prop in this case. ;-)

Sadly, if you're being patient it may be at your cost.

Derrick

 

[thomefran]

If looks means speed , then I have a really quick prop in my possesion. I can hardly wait because I got a deal on this prop. They have been nice, helpful, cognizant of me being poor. And just ready to make sure I got what I wanted.

I fly out of a really small airport. When I started to rent here, I was one of three planes here. Now there is still six T-hangers but 8 aircraft. Granted I have two and the airport manager has two, but there are five new aircraft there.

Now someone. Said I don't need 170 mph around the airport but I say I do. Unlike some who need to commute, I'm here in rural Arkansas and I need all the speed I can get to cover as much ground as I can.

 

[dayflyer47]

Hey jeff,

If I send you a link to a sonerai that I was looking at would you mind taking peek at it.

Dave

 

[Schmleff]

Where did you send it to? Please send it to jeff @ sonic-art.net Remove the spaces in the address to get that to work.

 

[thomefran]

Here is a pic of my new prop. IJ sure hope this works

 

[Schmleff]

You are making all of the blood rush to my head!

 

[splischke]

You are making all of the blood rush to my head!

I guess he held the camera upside down ;D I corrected it and made it smaller.

 

[dayflyer47]

will do it will be there momentarily

Dave

 

[thomefran]

It was right when I imported it. I know what you mean Jeff.

 

[n3480h1]

Thom, just wait til your wife learns you've been putting airplane parts on her dinner table! ;D

Tom