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    Default Warp on a 912ul

    We just brought back a IV with a 912 and a taper tip warp drive prop. It is pitched way to fine and I am wondering where we should try on this beauty. I have the nice protractor for setting it; I just don't know what angle to set. Any suggestions? I have the same prop on my airplane, but I have the S engine so that setting won't work.
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    Kelly

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    Kelly,

    Our series 7 has the 912ULS and warp tapered tip.

    The ultimate advice is going to come from Warp. I called them up on this issue with my eng/prop combo and they said that the minimum is 10 degrees and the max 15 degrees at the tip.

    I originally pitched it to 12 at the tip, found out that was a little too short legged - hurt the cruise a bit. Then went to 14 - that was a bit to far the other way. (Note Rotax recommends no less than 5200 RPM @ full throttle - like on takeoff.)

    13 degrees worked out about right with 5200 at best angle of climb and balanced with a decent cruise. It is going to matter how heavy the plane is too. I set up with 13 with approx 1400# which is about where I fly most of the time with full fuel and a passenger.

    Each person has a performance level in mind when they set this up - some would pitch less to get max HP at max allowable RPM - in my case - the fox climbs just fine for my use @ 13 and I'd rather have a better cruise.

    Of course - the ideal would be a constant speed.....but....$

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    Kelly,
    I have a Warp drive prop with the nickel leading edge taper tip as you do. It is hanging on the wall as I replaced it with a Kiev prop. The Kiev has worked out to be much smoother and solved my engine run on problems at shutdown,but I digress.
    The pitch angle is dead on on the Warp(5200rpm @WOT) and if you would like I will measure it and give you the angle. You will probably have to vary it a bit but at least it will give you a start. My cell # is 850-304-7371 if you would like to call. I could give you the measurement at whichever point on the blades you would like. I have the warp protractor but have never had to use it and am more familiar with the Kiev protractor.
    Dick Maddux
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    Dick,
    For reproducibility I like to be on the widest part of the blade when measuring. I have been using the outboard end of the straight portion of the blade when measuring. If you wouldn't mind measuring it for me that would be great!
    I would really appreciate the help; having a good place to start would be fantastic.
    Thanks again,
    Kelly

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    Kelly

    I have just been through this on my Mk 5 that I have taken a GSC off and put a Kiev on.

    I have a 912s and the angle recommended to start with by Kiev was too fine. I gradually pitched it up by 1 degree at a time and re-tested the static after each re-pitching. I eventually got to 5200 which is where I like the static to be (some say it is too high but I would rather have get up and go performance than max possible cruise). As she unloads in the climb she goes to 5400 which is good by me.

    I would suggest you gradually pitch it up until you can see 5200. It is easy if you have a protractor. There are lots of different types but I would strongly recommend using the one specifically designed for your prop as they all take the angle measurement in different places on the prop's length which is normally where the pitch is most measurable. Out of them all I prefer the GSC pitch tool as it is completely foolproof and as long as you have gravity where you live (how many Kitfoxes are there on the moon?!) then you can get the blades pitched very accurately. It is just a shame the GSC blades aren't all the same shape though !!

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    Kelly,
    I have the prop pitch angles for you. I took the prop off the wall and layed it on a flat table. The first measurement was taken where the trailing edge of the prop starts to taper toward the leading edge .This point pretty much coincides with the start of the nickle leading edge on my prop. When you lay the protractor across the blade( scale and bubble level below the blade) the nickle and wide portion of the trailing edge align with each other. The angle at that point with the bubble centered is 17 degrees. The angle at the very tips(flush with the tip) is 10 degrees.(for ref.)
    As mentioned earlier ,this prop pitch gave me 5200 at WOT accelarating to about 5400 prior to rotation. It was "dead on' for my use.
    Hope this gives you a good starting point,let me know how it works.
    Dick Maddux
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    Last edited by catz631; 11-08-2010 at 05:46 AM.

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    Thanks a lot Dick!
    If our paths cross I sure owe you a good cup of coffee. I'll be looking for a reason to get down there and pay you back. Thanks for taking the time.
    Kelly

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    kelly , i made it to the hangar and checked the book . i was off a bit . i have it set at 10 dgrs but that is about 2 inchs in from the tip ,i have the tips painted and am using one of the stripes as a ref .
    chuck
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    Default Re: Warp on a 912ul

    I'm a bit confused on this thread. Is everyone on the same page with the same diameter prop with the same taper and number of blades?

    John Pitkin
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    Default Re: Warp on a 912ul

    i think your correct john , there are some apples and oranges here . but i think a person could get an idea of a place to start and maybe save a couple failed attempts .
    chuck
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