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It would be very interesting to compare the performance of our propeller with the propeller of the same size discussed here. Starting characteristics, climb characteristics, cruising, maximum, noise, vibration. We solved the problems of using a propeller on Jabiru already 5 years ago, having developed and launched the production of especially strong blades made of pure carbon fiber.

I'm sorry that I reminded you about this side of an absolutely beautiful production. I adore it myself - it is closest to art. But fewer and fewer people want to do this. The modest money that can be earned on this is given by hard work. I am very glad that we gave someone joy.

In our entire history, we have never encountered a rupture of a wooden propeller. This is physically impossible, because the margin of safety is huge. There may be a longitudinal stratification due to poor-quality gluing of layers, such cases can be 1 out of 1000. But transverse destruction - never. Perhaps the propeller was intended for scenery, like these?

This is a very difficult production. Dust, noise, toxic fumes. Hard wood varieties are very difficult to process. We usually use beech, oak, ash. Oak forms small needles that dig into the skin. At the finish, we must paste over fiberglass to exclude the influence of humidity. The blade edge is necessarily protected by a stainless steel strip. The quality depends on the hands of the master, on the wood, on the temperature in the room and the humidity of the wood, on the quality of the adhesives. We use only epoxy glue with maximum strength. All this increases the cost of the final product, but allows you not to worry in harsh operating conditions at temperatures from -50 to +50 degrees Celsius. For Jabiru engines, we have produced many samples of propellers with a diameter from 49 to 59". And we have achieved good performance indicators. But there is a factor that completely cuts off this business. At the request of the EU, our post office has limited the dimensions of parcels to 41'. Only very expensive courier services remain. For remote countries, there is only one way out - the use of composite propellers with especially strong carbon blades. The saber-shaped shape of the blades significantly reduces noise and allows the use of propellers with a diameter of 63.8". The thrust increases, vibrations decrease, there are no deformations of the blades from temperature and humidity changes. They are placed in a small box and can be delivered for a reasonable fee by regular air mail.

A great decorative propeller! working with solid wood is a little more difficult. We use only epoxy glue. Additionally, we paste over fiberglass and glue the steel protection. A lot depends on the correctness of the design and the hands of the master.