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Old 06-09-2013, 06:00 PM
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Default 3 blade prop for Electric ?

Searching the forum for prop info on the Haker A60 I see 20.5" x 14" two blade
as a good starting point. That will require me to lower my landing gear on the
Brio so I was wondering if any of you are running 3 or 4 blade props in electric?



Old 06-09-2013, 08:36 PM
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Mezlik is releasing a three bladed prop designed by Wolfgang Matt wich is ultra light and very good.
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Default RE: 3 blade prop for Electric ?

I'm running a 15.75x13-3 APC with a AXI motor in a Brio right now and it works well so far. It's a pretty heavy prop compared to a 2-blade electric one.


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Default RE: 3 blade prop for Electric ?

I've been flying a PT Models 20x13 3-blade in my Abbra. I've got the normal weight version =92 grams. There is also a light version. F3A Unlimited sells them. I am starting to like the prop. Good constant speed. I'm using a Plettenberg Advance with it.
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Default RE: 3 blade prop for Electric ?

http://www.f3aunlimited.com/webstore...roducts_id=538

http://www.f3aunlimited.com/webstore...roducts_id=767

We have both the regular and light versions available.
The testing on a Pletty Advance and on a Proteus yielded a very favorable result. I've been told the downline brake effect is noticable.
Thanks, Mike
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Thank you guys, I will check them out.
Old 06-12-2013, 08:08 PM
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Default RE: 3 blade prop for Electric ?

I always preferred four-blade props on my YSs. I would be interested to see how one of those would perform on an electric motor.

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