a3holerman
Registered User
Cape Cod
Hi,
I have been asked to give dual to a couple that just bought a 85 stroker powered, in very nice condition, J4.
They keep it at the same field I keep my 185 and I said I'd be happy to get you both comfortable in it.
Have done about 8 hours total with them and have a few questions.
The wooden prop leading edge fabric near the tip came loose and the IA re glued it and it worked fine till now as the other blade is doing the same thing.
He is going to fix that one today but it brings up the question of maybe they need a new prop. I am thinking metal but have been told the J4 is nose heavy, but cannot say I have noticed that in the flying we have done. The correct prop is also a question as to what is legal or quasilegal as the case might be. The owner says he hasn't found much info online perhaps due to the short production run.
Wondering what the thoughts are on what to due about the prop?
Thanks for any suggestions,
Tom
I have been asked to give dual to a couple that just bought a 85 stroker powered, in very nice condition, J4.
They keep it at the same field I keep my 185 and I said I'd be happy to get you both comfortable in it.
Have done about 8 hours total with them and have a few questions.
The wooden prop leading edge fabric near the tip came loose and the IA re glued it and it worked fine till now as the other blade is doing the same thing.
He is going to fix that one today but it brings up the question of maybe they need a new prop. I am thinking metal but have been told the J4 is nose heavy, but cannot say I have noticed that in the flying we have done. The correct prop is also a question as to what is legal or quasilegal as the case might be. The owner says he hasn't found much info online perhaps due to the short production run.
Wondering what the thoughts are on what to due about the prop?
Thanks for any suggestions,
Tom