Hi All
I managed to get a trip in yesterday.  I went to Tennessee and did a
certification for a EngineAir V-8 LIVP.  Little over two hours each way from
Daytona Beach. This completed the break-in on my new overhauled engine.  I'm
happy to say it is running beautifully. Temps and pressures all middle Green
/ dry as a bone & smooth as glass.
Also, I am still operating without a physical therefore I'm having to find
copilots that are not only willing been able to go with me for these
flights.  I expect to get it back within the month. Additionally, the
weather here has been influenced by tropical humidity which means
thunderstorms clouds etc. etc. we have had over two weeks of rain everyday.
The priority has been to have the engine operated as per the overhaul manual
"break-in" procedures.

I say all this to say, the Prop testing has not been comprehensive.

We flew the VFR yesterday (I am noncurrent) hence we only went to 16.5/17.5.
Comparing my data with A/C scoop testing, I can tell you for certain that
this prop is 2 KIAS better and 16,500 feet.

The data was;
11/05/01     16500 feet  50 deg ROP(TIT2)   31.5"MP   2500 RPM   2600GW =
202 IAS
(test for new air conditioning scoop)

07/03/02     16500 feet  50deg ROP (TIT2)   31.5"MP   2500 RPM   3000GW =
204IAS  (254 T. A. S.)
(Test for new MT Scimitar Prop)

Let me hasten to add, it is my opinion that as the testing takes place at
higher altitudes-- the additional blade area will result in increased
airspeed.
Several differences in this data are worth noting.  We were heavy.
The added gross weight/ coupled with the air mass which was very warm and
humid resulting in a higher density altitude etc. etc..

I will give you more information as it becomes available. I expect my next
long trip will be to Oshkosh.

Charlie K.