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

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