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Please vote what prop you like best for IMAC (not 3D), or suggest one not listed. 22"-32" props.
Menz S
Menz Ultra
Mejzlik
Fuchs
Bolly
Moki
3W
MSC
Prince
NX
Menz S
Menz Ultra
Mejzlik
Fuchs
Bolly
Moki
3W
MSC
Prince
NX
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You should add the bambula to the list it is by far the best I have used very constant speed and the down line breaking is out of this world they are not RPM kings but put out a lot of thrust just my .02
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Air Models 3 blade, Menz 2 blade, Mejzlik 2 blade, and Fuchs 3 blade. These are all excellent props, and it all depeneds on the airplane and engine on which is the preferred one. Even if its the same kit/engine, the setup and flying style will dictate different props. I didn't enter a vote in the poll, since without knowing more info such as the engine, airplane, pilots flight style, desired results (torque, speed, downline braking...), standard mufflers or canisters, etc, my vote would be pretty much useless to base any decision on it. But, the aforementioned props are my favorites for most of my aerobatic planes in the 30% to 40% range.
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My Bolly pulls harder than my Mejzlik, but the Mejzlik is substantially quieter. I'm going to use my Bolly, and if it deemed too noisy then I'll replace it with the Mejzlik.
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my favorite over the last couple of years has been the Menz S and 3W (same prop) in the 26" size
i have also used a Mezlik 24x12 3 blader with good results
BME 102 btw,
Menz S 28x10 on my 3W 100 so far (still break in)
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i have also used a Mezlik 24x12 3 blader with good results
BME 102 btw,
Menz S 28x10 on my 3W 100 so far (still break in)
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all depends........
kind of like asking a race car guy who has the best tires.
It all depends on several factors mentioned above.
For 3 blade props, Fuchs seem to work best on 3W - Air Models on a DA.
For 2 blades, I like 3W, MSC, and Menz S on my 3W - 150. Bolly is useless for IMAC because they are so loud, but if you do not have to worry about noise - they are the best for letting it rip! (Especially if you find an older round tip Bolly). Some engines like Mejslik 2 blades, but I found they were less effecient and noisy. Prince P-Tips are just overpriced garbage- but they look cool. They are noisey and the little curled tips may work great on a larger prop for ultralights, but does nothing to the effecinecy of the smaller props. I have yet to find anyone who actually paid for the prop and thinks it is the best they ever had. I am not saying I would not fly one - in fact, I had one for a while on a 3W-120, but I will never spend money on one again. Best 2 Bladed prop for the money is probably an MSC. Mike does a great job - offers a true prop and does not charge a whole lot.
It all depends on several factors mentioned above.
For 3 blade props, Fuchs seem to work best on 3W - Air Models on a DA.
For 2 blades, I like 3W, MSC, and Menz S on my 3W - 150. Bolly is useless for IMAC because they are so loud, but if you do not have to worry about noise - they are the best for letting it rip! (Especially if you find an older round tip Bolly). Some engines like Mejslik 2 blades, but I found they were less effecient and noisy. Prince P-Tips are just overpriced garbage- but they look cool. They are noisey and the little curled tips may work great on a larger prop for ultralights, but does nothing to the effecinecy of the smaller props. I have yet to find anyone who actually paid for the prop and thinks it is the best they ever had. I am not saying I would not fly one - in fact, I had one for a while on a 3W-120, but I will never spend money on one again. Best 2 Bladed prop for the money is probably an MSC. Mike does a great job - offers a true prop and does not charge a whole lot.
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I say it would depend on plane and engine and what altitude you fly. On my fiberclassics I use a MSC 26X10. I got it because Desert aircraft did not have any Menz 27X10. I have the Menz prop now but have not changed to it because I could not tell a difference in flying characteristics between the 2 props. I am sponsored by DA and I use the cheaper prop. Both seem to fly the same. A friend of mine had the Radiocraft 35% Extra and tried the MSC 26X10 prop, DA 100 engine. His plane did not like that prop but it works on my plane.
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Today I just had a NX 26-10 the first flight and then switched over to the Menz S 26-10, and I like the Menz alot better. The menz seems to just pull through everything when it gets slow. The NX will load the engine up a little more but is quieter.
Then rpm difference is about 300. The menz being the higher one. The NX is a very efficient prop I must say, and works good for IMAC when you need it to be quiet.
Then rpm difference is about 300. The menz being the higher one. The NX is a very efficient prop I must say, and works good for IMAC when you need it to be quiet.