warp drive prop repair

[pete duncan]

Hi all who read this . . My warp drive prop met with the ground ( yep pilot error) and needs repairing. Can this be done , and if so where? thanks

 

 

[Guest Walter Buschor]

Hi Pete,

 

That;s unfortunate.

 

May I suggest you don't repair it - or have it repaired -at all. I am aware that bolly will repair props but after a repair they are not as hard as before. The prop is the hardest working part and a set of new blades is not that expensive. I would suggest that " your skin " is worth a couple of extra dollars for piece of mind. To hell with the expense. Buy new blades !

 

Fly safe ! weather permitting!

 

Walter

 

 

[alf jessup]

Hi Pete,

 

Im with Walter on this unless of course the blade has only minor damage, but my guessing if it hit the ground it maybe a tad bit more than minor.

 

Bolly sells the duratuff leading edge 3 blades for the 912 for about $400 a blade but i think you may have to change the hub also as I am not sure if the hub for you current prop is compatible.

 

Cheers

 

Alf

 

 

[Guest Maj Millard]

The Warp drive props are pretty tough, and handle minor damage pretty well....but if it has had a decent gound strike, it is time to turn it into a wall decoration, and purchase new blades........after all, it's only money, and it is nothing compared to having a blade suddenly depart !!.I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy......................................................................Maj..

 

 

[pete duncan]

Thanks everyone for your thoughts and wise advice. A wind turbine shall be my next project , after a new set of blades go on the foxbat.

 

cheers , Pete