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05-09-2024, 08:38 PM #31
Yeah, I got the 4-blade out of the factory, so I just need the POH and the VGs. My ICON comes off Demo lease next month and will have the mod stuff done during turnover maintenance. Work will be done here in Denton TX (KDTO) at US Sport Planes (ussportplanes.com , 940-597-6860). The mechanic is now an ICON Certified repair place, so I will have maintenance on the field. Anybody nearby who doesn't want to go to Tampa can swing up here to get work done.
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05-14-2024, 01:32 PM #32
So for those of us who didn't get the 4-blade on our original aircraft: Icon wants $6500 for the prop BUT AN EXTRA $5500 ON TOP OF THAT ($12000 TOTAL) IF YOU WANT THE 60 LB GROSS WEIGHT INCREASE! That's crazy
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05-14-2024, 02:19 PM #34
I am happy to help refund all their development and testing hours to get the 60lbs added to my airworthiness certificate. If someone is 160lbs or less, maybe the extra gross weight is less important. At 200lbs, I will gladly pay for the engineering.
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05-15-2024, 10:52 AM #35
My plane partner and I just did the GW upgrade at the factory in Vacaville then flew back to Seattle. The reduction in cabin noise and vibration from the new prop made the trip much more enjoyable and we both felt far less tired. Going into that upgrade we were both ambivalent about whether it would be worth it. Now we're glad we did! I'll be planning longer cross countries now.
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05-15-2024, 11:30 AM #36
Hello Steve, Can u take a picture of the Stall Strip Vorticle Generators? I would love to see their design and position.
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06-20-2024, 11:39 AM #42
Took redelivery yesterday with 4 bladed prop and useful load increase. VERY noticeable increase in performance, true airspeed of 90 knots and decrease in volume in the cockpit.
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06-20-2024, 11:47 AM #43
Mine just arrived (in a box) yesterday. Unbelievable how lightweight the blades are - and the weight of the hub is even more amazing.
The FedEx guy delivered it to our open garage and placed in right behind the rear wheel of one of our vehicles. Luckily we saw it before jumping in the car and backing out. THAT would have been a bad day. -
06-20-2024, 11:59 AM #44
Wow... Close call Michael! James, thanks for the great feedback. I am glad the new prop is getting so many positive reviews!
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