Fairchild Club Forum

'Thanks Cliff,

I'll try and get a copy.

Melvyn Hiscock

>Message: 2
> Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2003 09:14:25 -0600 (CST)
> From: cliffmccluney@webtv.net
>Subject: Re: Prop information
>
>Melvin, there is a little book entitled "Propeller Making for the
>Amateur" which goes into all of that. It is by Eric Clutton, 913 Cedar
>Lane, Tullahoma, TN. 37388. In 1993 it cost $7.00
>
>I had a Cessna Airmaster prop on my Waco RNF (145 Warner) once, and it
>was an 82RA81. It was a bit too much pitch for the slow biplane but was
>probably just right for a faster machine.
>
>Regards,
>
>Cliff McCluney
>Kerens, TX.
>PT-26

'

'OK Chaps,

I need a prop for the Rearwin. I have read and digested the contents
of Eric Clutton's book (at least the pats I understood) and have
worked out that since the F24 flies at much the same speed as the
Cloudster and has the same motor then the prop should be the same.
The Sensenich website suggests 86 in with 67in pitch and this is
within the range of sizes suggested by the old paperwork I have.

So, does anyone know of a serviceable taper shaft wooden prop
suitable for the Cloudster? I have had a quote from Sensenich for a
new one but since I am getting stretched, as the rebuild is getting
to that point where I have to keep on going regardless, a used one
would be better. Even with the current dollar/pound rate.

Any suggestions and advice gratefully received.

Melvyn Hiscock'