Something I never really hear anyone talking about on KRs is torque values on wooden props. Depending on the moisture in the air or the lack there of the prop thickness can change. In the Rutan EZE world, regular torque checking was a requirement. There were cases of flopping props and I also thing there may have been some planes damaged or forced onto the ground because of loosening caused by atmospheric changes over time. I am curious if any of you ever have to re-torque, or if any of you ever check the torque values of your wooden props. One more question would be, what is your torque values on your props.
Thanks Larry H. From: Marc Lee Winnig mlwin...@hotmail.com Wood Prop Question Sent a bank check for his asking price (overnight courier) BEFORE actually seeing pictures of her! (Pretty sure she is mine!).Got some pictures from his daughter, and she looks like a fine plane. Probably not too much to do, though he has already mentioned the prop needs to go. Perhaps I can use it on my Ultralight Amphib. project (if it is not wood). Ed Sterba it will be! (The Sonerai IIL I came very close to getting was to have a new ES prop.). Thanks for all the good info there. (Both VW engines). One wood prop question... I hear they don't like running in the rain. Just how serious is that limitation? (Are we talking anything above a mist, heavy downpour, or what?). Thanks! Looking forward to being a FULL-FLEDGED Member of this little "Club"! Hope to meet many of you in Mt. Vernon, IL!Marc Lee Winnig mlwin...@hotmail.com (815) 301-5011 Cell and Vonage (801) 749-9460 FAX