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sarg314(at)comcast.net
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Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2006 6:41 pm Post subject: catto 3-blade prop

I just received a Catto 3 blade for my IO360.  I just had to post a note 

to say it is a beautiful piece of work.  If it flies half as good as it 

looks, I'll have a real hot rod on my hands.  It will be a few months 

before I can start testing, though.  I'll be sure to post some results 

when I have them.



Craig Catto has a  big backlog right now, but he's a good guy to do 

business with.



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Tom sargent

RV-6A.

Painless

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 40
Location: Peshtigo, Wisconsin

Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2006 7:04 pm Post subject: catto 3-blade prop

Just curious Tom.....How long did it take for you get your prop after you 

ordered it??



And yes, it does fly as good as it looks.  I have an O320 with a 3 blade 

Catto.  Just took some dual with a CFI that has RV time and he commented on 

how smooth the engine runs.



You're gonna love that prop.



Regards,



Jeff Orear

RV6A  N782P

Peshtigo, WI

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Peshtigo, WI

sarg314(at)comcast.net
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Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2006 7:30 pm Post subject: catto 3-blade prop

Jeff:

    I placed the order in mid March.  He specified a June delivery, 

which I did not believe at the time.  I expected to get it in august or 

september.  I actually got it on Oct. 12.  Craig knew that my project 

wasn't stopped waiting for the prop.  He gives priority to those who are 

in more immediate need.  I can't really argue with that.  I got mine in 

plenty of time.  He seems to know his stuff and was always happy to talk 

to me when I called up.  I can't wait to see what this thing will really do.



Jeff Orear wrote:



[quote] Just curious Tom.....How long did it take for you get your prop after 

 you ordered it??



 And yes, it does fly as good as it looks.  I have an O320 with a 3 

 blade Catto.  Just took some dual with a CFI that has RV time and he 

 commented on how smooth the engine runs.



 You're gonna love that prop.



 Regards,

 Jeff Orear



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rv6(at)cox.net
Guest

Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2006 7:39 pm Post subject: catto 3-blade prop

I have a 3-blade Catto on my 0-320(150hp) RV6.  Lot smoother than the

Sensenich I did have on it and climbs much better, but the Sensenich is

about 10 mph faster.  I can only turn the Catto a little over 2500 RPM in

level flight and 2475 RPM on the Sensenich.



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		  From inside the cockpit, the Catto has a unique sound and is quieter.


	


I like the Catto though for a good all-around prop.



Jerry Calvert

Edmond Ok

RV6 296JC

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jeffpoint

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 72
Location: MKE

Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2006 10:42 pm Post subject: catto 3-blade prop

Ditto on all the good things everyone else said about the Catto.



Jerry, if you only turn 2500 then your prop is grossly over pitched (or 

your tach is off.)



Jeff Point

RV-6 flying

RV-8 tail kit ordered

Milwaukee

do not archive

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RV-6
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davwol(at)svtv.com
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Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2006 4:46 am Post subject: catto 3-blade prop

Ordered my Catto prop in Jan, said I did not need it till June. Craig is a 

nice guy he said June would be fine. Still have not gotton it.



Dave Wolles

finishing 9A



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paul.folbrecht(at)veribox
Guest

Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2006 6:27 am Post subject: catto 3-blade prop

I ordered mine well over a year ago ($700 deposit).  Every couple  

months I inquire about it, he asks "do you _need_ it now?", I reply,  

honestly, "no", and am asked to wait a bit longer.



This has been Ok with me.  I believe if I had an engine and did need  

that prop, he'd get it to me.

On Oct 14, 2006, at 7:45 AM, Dave/Deb wrote:



[quote] 



 Ordered my Catto prop in Jan, said I did not need it till June.  

 Craig is a nice guy he said June would be fine. Still have not  

 gotton it.



 Dave Wolles

 finishing 9A



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cgreimer(at)mts.net
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Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2006 7:57 am Post subject: catto 3-blade prop

 	  Quote: 	
		   I just received a Catto 3 blade for my IO360.  I just had to post a note 

 to say it is a beautiful piece of work.  If it flies half as good as it 

 looks, I'll have a real hot rod on my hands.


	


I admit the 3 blade looks very cool but I went with the Catto 2 blade for 

(theoretically at least) slightly higher cruise efficiency. I have been 

running the Catto on my O-320 powered RV-6 for about 12 hours now and I'm 

very pleased with the performance. I asked for mine to be pitched for 2700 

RPM at 8000', 75% power and it is bang-on. Solo climb is 1500+ fpm, which is 

better than any of the Sensenich numbers I have seen.



It came painted to match my aircraft colours and looks superb.I have only 

run it in the rain for a hour or so, but the finish shows zero signs of 

wear.



It does seem to run slightly rougher than my old wood prop. I'll reserve 

judgement until I have it dynamically balanced like the old one.



Delivery was promised to be 2 months; it actually took five. It was worth 

the wait but I'm going to keep my old prop as a spare. If I ever ding this 

Catto I have no intention of being grounded for 5 months!



Curt

RV-6 C-GACR

470 hours

Mark Phillips in TN

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 431
Location: Columbia, TN

Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2006 10:26 am Post subject: catto 3-blade prop

In a message dated 10/13/2006 10:40:54 PM Central Daylight Time, rv6(at)cox.net writes:

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		  I have a 3-blade Catto on my 0-320(150hp) RV6. 	


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 Howdy Jerry- what did he pitch your prop at?  He labelled mine a 66x66 and it will turn 2850 down low (2500')- I usually see about 2200 static and on initial climb-out.

  

 Mark E3D 150hp -6A, 360 hours

 http://websites.expercraft.com/n51pw/

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rv6(at)cox.net
Guest

Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2006 10:45 am Post subject: catto 3-blade prop

I bought this Catto prop from another RV'er who had it on a 160hp 0-320 and  it is pitched at 64x70.

  

 Jerry

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sarg314(at)comcast.net
Guest

Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2006 12:12 pm Post subject: catto 3-blade prop

Curt:

    I think you have the right prop.  Craig recommends the 3-blade for 

the O-360 because it has better harmonics than the 2-blade - on the 

O-360.  On the O-320 the 2-blade's harmonics are just fine.  If I had an 

O-320, I'd have gotten the 2-blade also. (It's significantly cheaper!)



Curt Reimer wrote:



 	  Quote: 	
		   I admit the 3 blade looks very cool but I went with the Catto 2 blade 

 for (theoretically at least) slightly higher cruise efficiency. I have 

 been running the Catto on my O-320 powered RV-6 for about 12 hours now 

 and I'm very pleased with the performance. I asked for mine to be 

 pitched for 2700 RPM at 8000', 75% power and it is bang-on. Solo climb 

 is 1500+ fpm, which is better than any of the Sensenich numbers I have 

 seen.

matthew(at)n523rv.com
Guest

Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2006 3:28 pm Post subject: catto 3-blade prop

I too have a 3-blade Catto prop (66x72) on my O-320  RV-9A. It is a nice looking prop and very smooth.  With 145 hours on it, I  have a lot of nicks on the back side of the prop showing white through.  I  noticed on Mel Asberry's RV-6 with the Catto prop has no nicks at all and he  flies off a gravel runway.  I'm not sure if he has changed paints or just  put it on too thin for my prop but I'll have to repaint the back side at some  point.

  

 As for delivery, this is where Craig really drops  the ball.  He is a helluva nice guy but has no sense at all about  scheduling.  I ordered on January 19, 20'05 and was told about 16  weeks.  It was December 17th before the prop arrived and I had to bug the  hell out of him to get it.  I did give him a grace period in the summer  since I knew he was busy.

  

 I'd still recommend Craig's props but always tell  people to order a year in advance!

  

 Matthew

RV-9A :: N523RV

www.n523rv.com

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