speedracerntrixie

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One thing to remember about electric power is that they deliver instant torque. That’s one reason that it’s typical to use more right thrust. Another reason is that we commonly use more pitch. Taking into consideration your Avian motor specifications, my suggestion would be an APC 21.5x13.5 carbon prop and use a 10S battery. I would set the motor to 3.5 degrees right thrust and .5 degree down thrust. If wet powered with a 13.5 pitch prop you would be correct to think that landing speed would increase, with electric power you can use the ESC brake function to slow the airplane down.

rustyrivet

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Because you fly this same plane, and you use the same propeller I intend to use, your advice means a lot to me. It's comforting to know that the 3° number you suggest is within a hair of the Jerry Bates plans so I should have nothing to worry about for the calm flying I intend to do. It will be a few weeks more before I am done with the electric conversion at which time I will post the photos of the completed job. Thanks again for your help.

rustyrivet

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Yes, you have a valid point about instant torque. I did think of that. But with so little piloting experience I'm not going to deviate too far from Bate's plan specifications or the advice of Nece who has the same custom plane, and same prop I will be using. (ie; When in Rome do what the Roman's do.) Because of limited ground clearance I cannot go beyond a 20" prop anyway. When I use a watt meter to check watts and amps I'll get a pretty good idea of what performance to expect before I take it up. But, this plane flew OK on its maiden 20 years ago with an 18x8 prop, and I'm sure a 20x10 will make a world of difference. Thanks for your input.