Is it possible to use a Reduction Drive with the AeroVee?
No. We do not advocate or support the use of reduction drives with the AeroVee Engine. The AeroVee is designed for direct-drive applications only. There is no question that a degree of improved propeller efficiencies can be reached using a reduction drive. However, reduction drives come at what we feel is an unacceptable cost to complexity and weight. Instead, keep the weight off and design the propeller to turn up higher rpm and play to the strengths of your simpler and lighter direct drive engine. Our Xenos Motorglider is impressive to watch climb out using the purpose-designed 56-inch diameter Sensenich propeller. We feel with the great combination of price, weight, and performance the AeroVee delivers that it will continue to take marketshare away from the more expensive and complex alternatives without sacrificing performance on a wide range of aircraft.
