After a long down time, the KR finally went up today with the new IVO prop. I did not get out of the pattern to give it a good test, however my first impression is a good one. The prop was set to the low pitch stop. My 2000 CC type 4 was only able to turn 3000 RPM static. My climb was better then I remember and my VSI was not talking. I started climbing at 85 MPH and soon reduced the speed to 70 to see if the VSI was sick. I was out climbing the 152 ahead of me and once I turned to down wind, I had to reduce power to keep from overtaking the little Cessna. As I was leveling off the RPM climbed to 3300 and the Airspeed indicated 120 MPH. I'm excited and feel that my fear loosing the high speed that I enjoyed with the Sterba prop may be unfounded. Someone commented the other day that IVO does not make a Prop for our engines. That statement is incorrect. They used to only make props for the Rotax type engines and the high horse power engines. They how make this mid range prop that I am flying. For around USD 1200, you can get both the prop and the cockpit control for in-flight pitch changes. If you're poor like me you can buy the prop now and later buy the electric pitch change mechanisms. Red Oak--- I did not get the KR in the air as early as I had planed, and the storm front will be moving between Red Oak and Michigan this weekend. So, I have elected to not make the trip. I will be canceling my reservations at the Red Coach Inn tonight. I do wish that Those who attend could vote to hold the event earlier in the season. This time of year always has weather issues. Here in S. E. Michigan today and tomorrow will be thick fog. Any way have a blast for me.
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