Important Event Report!!!

[Bill Glaze]

Bob:
Inasmuch as this combination has become rather prevalent, thanks for the 
heads-up.  I'll stay out of the line of fire.  (not grinning!)  Bill Glaze

Bob Pastorello wrote:

> Today, while running an OS 1.60 with Master Airscrew three-blade 16 x 
> 10 on the ground, ONE blade departed cleanly at the hub at near full 
> power.  The blade travelled approx. 45 yards, directly in line with 
> the prop disc-plane of the engine.  There were no injuries.
>  
> This particular MA nylon prop had approximately 75 flights with the OS 
> 1.60 on Aeroslave pipe setup.  Ground peak rpm was in the 85-8600 rpm 
> range.
>  
> Based on other reports of three blade failures on the OS 1.60, I won't 
> encourage their use any longer.  Two brands, several different owners, 
> different setups.  Common elements - OS 1.60 on pipe and three blade 
> setup.
>  
> This is just an FYI to those interested.
>
> Bob Pastorello
> www.rcaerobats.net <http://www.rcaerobats.net>
> rcaerobob at cox.net <mailto:rcaerobob at cox.net>

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