Can't speak specifically on IVO, although he's in my area and have
thought it might be interesting to stop by the factory and see whats
what. I like the flexibility with which you can configure the props.

One thing that you've probably already heard, but I'll restate for
other readers, is that, on a canard, the prop lives in the downwash of
the wing and turbulence off the fuselage. As a result, each blade is
experiencing changing forces as it goes round and round. Over time
this may effect the endurance of the prop.

This is in contrast to a coventional tractor configuration where the
prop is biting into clean air. So I've heard wood props are the thing
for canards for at least that reason.



Dave S wrote in message link.net...
I am involved with the building of a velocity, and questions are flying
around about propeller choice. For in-flight adjustable, we are limited
at this time to an electric control, such as MT or IVO. Cost is pushing
our options in this area towards the IVO.

I have heard of some vibration/resonance probs with certified engines (i
believe it was a lycoming, but dont know specifics)..

And one emailer has mentioned when they used the engine on a mazda
powered a/c they were limited to 170 mph with the IVO but got 213 mph
with a cruise wood prop.

I am looking for any other experiences.. good bad or otherwise regarding
the IVO inflight adjustable props (particularly in the 200 hp range).

Experiences with any other electrically controlled props that can handle
200-220 hp would be welcome too.. but the MT is probably outside my
price range..

Dave