alan_k Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 In other words you can expect an 'incident' at 3 hours, 30 hours and 300 hours. Looks like my 300 has come a bit early, at 258 hours. Alternatively titled 'F**k up, fess up, photo': I think it's a bit past repair, particularly with the grass 'growing' out of the fracture line Should have aborted the take off as soon as it wasn't going right, instead I tried to save it, wrong move................. Where is the best place to buy a prop for a Bailey V5? Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Bad luck Alan, happens to us all! There's a fine line between experience, confidence and becoming complacent sometimes (not accusing you of that, of course). My 'idiom' prangs were usually caused by trying to power through a failing launch. It rarely works but is good for the prop manufacturers. Have you tried Hy-Fly props? They are a good price and good quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 22 hours ago, alan_k said: In other words you can expect an 'incident' at 3 hours, 30 hours and 300 hours. Looks like my 300 has come a bit early, at 258 hours. Alternatively titled 'F**k up, fess up, photo': I think it's a bit past repair, particularly with the grass 'growing' out of the fracture line Should have aborted the take off as soon as it wasn't going right, instead I tried to save it, wrong move................. Where is the best place to buy a prop for a Bailey V5? Alan @CMParamotors sells / supplies Helix props in the UK. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christian Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Bad luck Alan. I have a broken prop hanging on my wall, collected in much the same circumstances. You could try http://www.e-props.fr/ Ask for Annie if you would prefer to speak English. Great props, great service. Christian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzybabybunny Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 (edited) Hey! I broke a prop and six lines at 6 hours and had engine outs at like 2, 4, and 8 hours. And my wing got stolen out of my car at 40 hours. So I guess I'm set for forever! Edited August 9, 2016 by fuzzybabybunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodders Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Engine outs at 2, 4 and 8 ! Wow, what were the failures? I had an engine out on my 3rd ever flight and I don't ever think I'll be complacent about always having a landing zone in mind. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzybabybunny Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 6 hours ago, Hodders said: Engine outs at 2, 4 and 8 ! Wow, what were the failures? I had an engine out on my 3rd ever flight and I don't ever think I'll be complacent about always having a landing zone in mind. There were a number of possible failure points. It was an oldish motor that had been sitting around (but with only 9 hours of air time). The fuel lines were all stiff and probably not sealing well, so they would pull in air bubbles at full throttle, which is when it would die. I also replaced the fuel filter with a cheapo $5 one from an auto parts store. I noticed a ball of fiber in the old fuel filter. Despite these two adjustments the engine still lost power (but didn't engine-out) at times close to full throttle, so I opened up the carb. The carb has a small filter as well and there was a small wad of fiber covering maybe 30% of the filter. I've removed it but haven't had the opportunity to test it yet (car window got smashed in and someone stole my sleeping bag and wing thinking it was a tent). I have a gut feeling that the problems should be fixed now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_k Posted August 11, 2016 Author Share Posted August 11, 2016 A huge BIG UP to Clive Mason at CMParamotors for sorting me out with a new prop. First class service and the right price too Thanks Clive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 @CMParamotors Links to Clives profile. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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