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loboloda(at)execulink.com
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Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 7:48 am Post subject: Woodcomp SR 2000 for sale, or free to a good home

All,



I've given up on ever getting my problems with this prop sorted by  

Woodcomp.

They started when the motor came loose, the replacement motor  

supplied by the factory and

installed by the Canadian rep now groans and complains, before  

popping the circuit breaker.

Prop is off my 912S tri-gear and has not suffered any impact damage,  

it has less than 50 hours on it.



It may be of use to someone who would like to have spare blades etc  

on hand, or who is in a position to

take it back to Woodcomp for a complete overhaul.



Rather than leave it on the hangar wall as an ongoing reminder of a  

most unsatisfactory purchase,

it is for sale, any offer over $1 will be considered !



Dave, C-FBZI

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paul.the.aviator(at)gmail
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Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 11:08 am Post subject: Woodcomp SR 2000 for sale, or free to a good home

Hi Dave,



I would be interested in using it.  If my fuel inection project ever

gets going it will make a perfect static load for testing.



As far as an update is concerned on this project.  I have a 914 engine

that I have dissembled, cleaned, done a valve grind and fitted new

rings to.



Next step is to haul it down to the Rotax shop to have it re assembled.



Cheers,



Paul

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loboloda(at)execulink.com
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Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 1:09 pm Post subject: Woodcomp SR 2000 for sale, or free to a good home

Hi Paul,



Yes it, would be Ok for a ground test prop.

A couple of builders have expressed a slight interest, but if it does  

not sell,it will be here next time you stop in for lunch.

Dave

On 18-Sep-08, at 3:06 PM, Paul McAllister wrote:



 	  Quote: 	
		   

 <paul.the.aviator(at)gmail.com>



 Hi Dave,



 I would be interested in using it.  If my fuel inection project ever

 gets going it will make a perfect static load for testing.



 As far as an update is concerned on this project.  I have a 914 engine

 that I have dissembled, cleaned, done a valve grind and fitted new

 rings to.



 Next step is to haul it down to the Rotax shop to have it re  

 assembled.



 Cheers,



 Paul

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r.collings(at)onetel.net
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Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 3:40 am Post subject: Woodcomp SR 2000 for sale, or free to a good home

Hi David , I am not interested in buying your prop as you can see I am along 

way off across "the pond" but your email has prompted me to ask the question 

"which prop and how many blades" ? You obviously have some experience with a 

2 bladed prop and I am sorry for your troubles but

are going to stay with 2 blades or change to 3? I know that 3 bladed props 

look sexier but I understand they are less efficient cost more and weigh 

more. I plan to fit a variable pitch prop of some sort onto my Trigear and 

see an advantage in keeping the weight down as I only have 80 hp. Informed 

comment on this topic would be appreciated.  Regards all  Richard Collings 

[working towards closing the fuselage]

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christoph.both(at)acadiau
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Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 4:47 am Post subject: Woodcomp SR 2000 for sale, or free to a good home

Hi Richard:

Do you have a classic? 

I purchased the Woodcomp SR3000 2-blade with the scimitar blades with the classic spinner. The prop is ready to bolt on, with the spinner  readily mounted and painted and the entire unit pre-balanced from the factory. Look at the time savings right there! 

Not yet installed but I was attracted by the relatively low eight of 8kg for the 2-blade compared to 12 kg 3-blade, and this is for a CS type. This much less weight might allow me to keep my Odyssey battery up front thus eliminating another 3-4 lbs of extra cables and resulting lower voltage to the alternator when starting my 912S with a non-HD starter (the classic does not have room for the HD starter). 

The other reason for 2 blade is that I do have also a set of glider wings and want less resistance while gliding. The prop appears to be well made and the blades have a progressive angle of attach as well as increased blade width towards the centre. So they will move a lot more air towards cooling of my classic cowling. 

Oh yes, it will also be a breeze to take the top cowling off which in the classic needs to slide forward and there would be the "darn" third blade always in the way. Yes, while gliding it will be set to cover the cooling openings and my view is not obstructed by a blade I am looking at all the time. It came with a nice painting option at no extra cost: black facing you and white viewed from the front.

 

Best of all, including taxes shipping etc, I came out about 1/2 price of the Airmaster!

 

Christoph Both

#223

Wolfville NS

 



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Sent: Fri 9/26/2008 8:38 AM

To: europa-list(at)matronics.com

Subject: Re: Woodcomp SR 2000 for sale, or free to a good home






Hi David , I am not interested in buying your prop as you can see I am along

way off across "the pond" but your email has prompted me to ask the question

"which prop and how many blades" ? You obviously have some experience with a

2 bladed prop and I am sorry for your troubles but

are going to stay with 2 blades or change to 3? I know that 3 bladed props

look sexier but I understand they are less efficient cost more and weigh

more. I plan to fit a variable pitch prop of some sort onto my Trigear and

see an advantage in keeping the weight down as I only have 80 hp. Informed

comment on this topic would be appreciated.  Regards all  Richard Collings

[working towards closing the fuselage]

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loboloda(at)execulink.com
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Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 9:40 am Post subject: Woodcomp SR 2000 for sale, or free to a good home

Hi Richard,



My Woodcomp was the 3 blade model, as well as mechanical problems, I  

had electrical problems with it from day 1.

It  will now be used it as a ground test prop, on the ground it  

should be safe.

I know users in the UK have been generally happy with their  

Woodcomps, but on this side of the pond, I would  suggest that

the buyer beware as service is poor to say the least.



When my finances allow, I will switch from my current Warp Drive,  

which is a good inexpensive prop, to a ground adjustable

  2  blade Sensenich composite.



Dave

On 26-Sep-08, at 7:38 AM, Richard Collings wrote:



[quote] 

 <r.collings(at)onetel.net>



 Hi David , I am not interested in buying your prop as you can see I  

 am along way off across "the pond" but your email has prompted me  

 to ask the question "which prop and how many blades" ? You  

 obviously have some experience with a 2 bladed prop and I am sorry  

 for your troubles but

 are going to stay with 2 blades or change to 3? I know that 3  

 bladed props look sexier but I understand they are less efficient  

 cost more and weigh more. I plan to fit a variable pitch prop of  

 some sort onto my Trigear and see an advantage in keeping the  

 weight down as I only have 80 hp. Informed comment on this topic  

 would be appreciated.  Regards all  Richard Collings [working  

 towards closing the fuselage]

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europabill(at)bellsouth.n
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Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 10:39 am Post subject: Woodcomp SR 2000 for sale, or free to a good home

David,



Please keep me in mind when you are ready to purchase a new prop.  I might 

be interested in the Warp Drive.



Thanks,



Bill

A010 Classic Monowheel



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kheindl(at)msn.com
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Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 10:53 am Post subject: Woodcomp SR 2000 for sale, or free to a good home

 

 Hi Richard C

  

 I may be the only one with an operational 2-bladed prop at the moment C the Woodcomp SR3000/2W.

 The reasons for choosing it were exactly the same as Christoph's. I should have my glider wings operational next year.

 My blades are much longer (69 inches) and very wide at the root with a lot of twist also. To maintain the original ground clearance C I modified the nosegear (a simple mod).

  During the first summer I had nothing but trouble C because their electronics did not work and the support was abysmal. I returned the controller for a refund and switched to the Smart Avionics CS1.

 I am now very happy with the setup. It is important that the carburettors are perfectly balanced C otherwise you get noticeable vibration. I changed from the Warp Drive C which was running smoothly C and couldn't understand at first why I had vibration.

 In the first 50 hours I had two motor failures C one was a short and one was an open circuit. I now always carry a spare. I believe that David and I are the only users who had trouble with Woodcomp.

 I researched other makes C but could find only one that met my requirements for a motorglider. It was the Hoffmann C which is hydraulic and is twice as heavy and 4 times as expensive. It is certified and used on many other motorgliders and Katanas etc.

 I highly recommend a two-bladed prop.

 I have very mixed feelings about switching to a constant speed prop C though C for normal operations.

 When you think about it C the only real benefit is improved takeoff performance. A ground adjustable prop would normally be set up for best cruise performance C and my Warp Drive worked very well for that. Then you consider the cost C weight C complexity C and potential failure issues C and begin to wonder.

  

 Karl

  

 



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[quote] From: r.collings(at)onetel.net

 To: europa-list(at)matronics.com

 Subject: Re: Woodcomp SR 2000 for sale C or free to a good home

 Date: Fri C 26 Sep 2008 12:38:37 +0100

 

 --> Europa-List message posted by: "Richard Collings" <r.collings(at)onetel.net>

 

 Hi David  C I am not interested in buying your prop as you can see I am along 

 way off across "the pond" but your email has prompted me to ask the question 

 "which prop and how many blades" ? You obviously have some experience with a 

 2 bladed prop and I am sorry for your troubles but

 are going to stay with 2 blades or change to 3? I know that 3 bladed props 

 look sexier but I understand they are less efficient cost more and weigh 

 more. I plan to fit a variable pitch prop of some sort onto my Trigear and 

 see an advantage in keeping the weight down as I only have 80 hp. Informed 

 comment on this topic would be appreciated. Regards all Richard Collings 

 [working towards closing the fuselage]

 ---

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