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General control line discussion => Open Forum => Topic started by: Andrew Borgogna on January 19, 2007, 01:53:41 PM

Title: New propeller (at least to me) brand and Model Aircraft Show
Post by: Andrew Borgogna on January 19, 2007, 01:53:41 PM

Last Saturday I went to the model airplane show in Ontario California and came across a booth selling a brand of props I had never seen before.  They are call XOAR, I bought a couple to give them a try.  I was just wondering if anybody used them and what their impression is.  The quality looks good and they have quite a variety of sizes. 

Also while at the show I had the chance to meet Bob Hunt at our clubs booth.  (Kights of the Round Circle) Bob stopped by to see some friends.  All I can say about this man is what a gentleman, he took to the time to talk about electric control line.  He discussed a bunch of new stuff being tested for electric, the future is very exiting and he discussed the world championships.  If the opportunity ever comes up for you to me and talk to Bob I highly recommend it, he is a real plus for our hobby.
Andy

Title: Re: New propeller (at least to me) brand and Model Aircraft Show
Post by: Bill Little on January 19, 2007, 06:06:23 PM

Hi Andy,

What material are the props made from?  Only 2 bladers or do they have "multiblades"?

I have not seen nor heard of them.

As to Mr. Robin Hunt, I am glad to be able to call him "Friend".  y1

Bill <><

Title: Re: New propeller (at least to me) brand and Model Aircraft Show
Post by: Steve Helmick on January 20, 2007, 01:10:25 AM

Googled 'em up for ya, Bill. Looks like they make a lot of wood props, but also some glass reinforced nylon.
 LL~  Steve   http//www.xoarintl.com/props/ma.html  (http://http//www.xoarintl.com/props/ma.html)

Title: Re: New propeller (at least to me) brand and Model Aircraft Show
Post by: posthole_digger on January 20, 2007, 05:41:20 AM

That link didn't worik for me. Try this:

www.xoarintl.com/

Paul

Title: Re: New propeller (at least to me) brand and Model Aircraft Show
Post by: Roger Vizioli on January 20, 2007, 06:06:30 AM

PJG Type A Nylon
Have used the 7, 8, 9 and 10's. No complaints, pitch checks are very close.
Have an 11 and a 12 , yet to try.
Pitch selection is limited for our (stunt) use, but what we can use appears okay.
Note: Only 12 flights total, to date.
Roger

Title: Re: New propeller (at least to me) brand and Model Aircraft Show
Post by: peabody on January 20, 2007, 06:13:22 AM

Kewl stuff....any idea about their distribution channels?

Title: Re: New propeller (at least to me) brand and Model Aircraft Show
Post by: Roger Vizioli on January 20, 2007, 06:36:59 AM

Rich,
Only local "dealer" I know of, in Florida, is Bob's Hobby Center, Orlando.
Steve Thomas, the owner, may be of help.
www.bobshobbyCenter.com

Also, the XOAR site has a "Contact Us" tab for dealer info.
Roger

Title: Re: New propeller (at least to me) brand and Model Aircraft Show
Post by: Bill Little on January 20, 2007, 09:26:22 AM

Thanks for the link!  I will see if Alan at Hayes Hobby House can look into them.
(you lsitening, Alan?  ;D )

Bill <><

Title: Re: New propeller (at least to me) brand and Model Aircraft Show
Post by: Andrew Borgogna on January 20, 2007, 11:34:41 AM

I guess I am not the only person who has never heard of them.  Again just looking at the props the quality look very good.  On their web site they mention that they make props for para sail powered aircraft.  It is worth the effort to check the site and see their process for producing a prop.  I look forward to trying mine out, although getting more could be problematic.
Andy

Title: Re: New propeller (at least to me) brand and Model Aircraft Show
Post by: Walter Hicks on January 20, 2007, 12:29:44 PM

Andy,

    Did you ask the manufacture if they had any distributors in California ?  Thanks  Walter Hicks  Central Ca