Pictures prior to Oskosh

A forum about all aspects of the construction and maintenance of the Billy Dawson inspired modified Hatz Classic biplane. Here is the place to ask your questions and get the answers from the real experts.
ssearle
Posts: 34
Joined: Sun Jan 31, 2016 6:35 pm

Re: Pictures prior to Oskosh

Post by ssearle »

Hi Wojciech - great progress, we are neck and neck with the build! Not much difference!
Steve
stearmoth
Posts: 234
Joined: Mon Apr 26, 2010 12:47 pm

Re: Pictures prior to Oskosh

Post by stearmoth »

Hi Steve and all,

To answer your specific question about our propeller specs:
We have tried 3 props with different geometry. The final one is also an MT prop wit 2050mm (81") dia and 1200mm pitch (47") pitch.
We get a cruise speed at standard prop 2100RPM setting of about 95 to 100MPH.
See this link to the diagramm shown on the Rotec website with lots od data also of the previous tred props:

http://www.rotecaerosport.com/wp-conten ... arison.pdf

Concerning the gear leg lenghts: ours is shorter than yours. The plans were later modified by Jeff Shoemake with an elongated gear to compensate the lower thrust line of the Rotec for prop clearance.
As we have the 24" Bendix wheels, the angle is just right for smooth stall 3-point landings.

Happy building!

Hans & Sam, H.C.78, Switzerland
Post Reply