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Ed,

I really enjoy the fix pitch prop on my 320. Takes a little longer to get off of the runway than my buddies, but in cruise, if I want to pull back for slower flight, say 140 to 160 MPH, the engine RPM is way down, so it is a nice quiet ride. Also, approach to pattern and landing pattern is nice and quiet with the engine pulled back to 1800 RPM.

My next prop will be a 2 blade Catto, as the current stick is too short and not enough pitch with this current engine. I'm getting 2550 RPM on takeoff and can turn 3000 at full throttle.

Gary Edwards

LNC2

----- Original Message -----

From: steve

To: lml@lancaironline.net

Sent: Friday, June 28, 2013 11:34 AM

Subject: [LML] Re: 360 prop

Ed,

You meet the Hammers Brothers at Sun-n -fun this year. They say the top speeds they achieve are all from fixed pitched props. They have recommend

Catto prop but not the 3 blade. You will suffer big time on take off though when you try to take-off in Aspen if it is hot and will not be the rocket on take off you were use to with the MT.

Steve Alderman 360

-----Original Message-----
From: Ed Gray <egraylaw@swbell.net>
To: lml <lml@lancaironline.net>
Sent: Thu, Jun 27, 2013 10:56 am
Subject: [LML] 360 prop

What is the best prop for a 360 for max cruise speed? Presently have a MT12 3 blade cs, but considering a fixed pitch 2 blade or a 3 blade Catto. Plane takes off like a rocket, so I don’t really need takeoff pitch. Almost all use is long distance travel. Engine is Superior IO360, 180 hp. All opinions welcome and needed. Ed Gray