For the truly devoted homebuilder, for the woodworking afficiando, for maintenance and repair needs, and for those living in countries where the importing of propellers may be difficult.
A simple but comprehensive set of instructions for the making of wood propellers for the amateur aircraft builder. This booklet takes you step by step through the design and construction process of wood propellers using simple and common shop tools. It begins by choosing an airfoil shape based on horsepower, clearance, and expected speeds, a description of required tools and materials, rough carving, finish carving, drilling, and final finishing. Special designs, multi blades, and blade repairs are also covered.