Overview
Warp Drives Advanced Composite Carbon Fiber propeller has a structural strength near that of metal propellers. Because of the stiffness achieved by using carbon fibers, the prop will do very little coning (bending forward) under power. Proper fiber placement allows the prop to flex torsionally for maximum cruise efficiency. The strongly fixed position of the blades along with optimum torsional performance translates into more thrust than conventional propellers. The interior structure of this propeller is all carbon fiber – no fiberglass, no foam, no filler – an all carbon fiber matrix combined with top quality hybrid epoxies. Carbon fiber is one of the strongest building materials available. When properly engineered, carbon fiber can achieve the strength and stiffness of a metal part, as demonstrated by its wide range of industrial and aerospace uses. Warp Drive Propeller Blade Types
All propellers and blade types are available with Stainless Steel Leading Edge protection as an option at additional cost.
Standard Advanced Composite Carbon Fiber Blades: The Carbon Fiber Standard Blades can be used on Rotax, Arrow, VW and similar engines. High Horse Power Advanced Composite Carbon Fiber Blades: The Carbon Fiber HP Blades will be required for use on Lycoming, Continental and some auto conversion engines.
Warp Drive Hubs Standard Hub: This is an assembly of anodized aluminum plates and composite clamping blocks. It accommodates standard and custom hub bolt patterns of up to 3 1/8″. HP Hub: This hub consists of two halves machined from solid aluminum. It is the same weight as the standard hub assembly and can accommodate Rotax, Arrow, VW, SAE I Continental, SAE II Lycoming and custom bolt patterns. HPL Hub: This hub consists of two halves machined from solid aluminum. It is the same weight as the standard hub assembly. Mounts with Original Engine Lugs that came with your engine. All versions of the Rotax 912 four stroke engines (912 UL, 912 UL-S, 912 S, 914) requiring the use of the 13mm drive lugs that are pressed into the engine flange on the 101.66 mm bolt pattern. The back side of the hub is counterbored to fit over these drive lugs with either a 5-16″ or a 8mm mounting bolt going through.
Ordering Propeller Requirements
Name, Address, Phone Number(s) Vehicle – type, make, model, cruise speed, tractor/pusher, Engine – make, horse power, Reduction Drive – type, ratio. If there is no reduction drive, (State Prop RPM) Hub Requirements – A) Bolt dia, B) Number of bolts, C) Bolt dims, D) Center hole dims, E) Drive lug dimensions (if applicable), Propeller Description-rotation, diameter, structural limitation of diameter manufacturers suggested prop description, no. of blades, tractor or pusher. Click Here for Required Propeller Form
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The In-Flight Adjustable Pitch Ivoprop allows the pilot to change the propeller pitch in flight through a toggle switch mounted in the cockpit. Pressing the toggle switch one way sends an electric current through the graphite brushes to the slip rings and finally to an electric motor. Torque from the electric motor is channeled to a planetary gear drive which turns the lead screw. Torsional rods transmit movement from the center of the prop to the outside section of the blades, causing the blade to twist therefore changing pitch. Total time for the full range of adjustment is about 5 seconds. Mounts directly to any Rotax gear box (B or C0 and can be adapted to VW, Subaru, Hirth, Arrow and smaller Lycoming and Continental engines. Older model Ivoprop ground adjustable props can be converted to the In Flight System with the Retrofit Kit. In Flight adjustable hub comes assembled with complete instructions. Weight of 3 blade 72″ In Flight Adjustable Prop including all required parts (furnished) is 9 lbs. Specify aircraft and engine make and model, and propeller diameter (48″ to 76″).
Standard Ivoprop is for engines up to 100 hp. Medium Ivoprop is for engines around 100HP (52″-74″ prop dia.). Standard Pitch: Adjustable 18-52 inches of pitch range |
| Q & A | Q: Hi, could you please give me the inertia fig for a standard boss 2 blade 66 warp drive prop? Thank you in anticipation , Alasdair Per the supplier: 2500 FIG. |
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