piper_chuck
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Joined: 6/13/2004 From: Pittsboro, NC, USA Status: offline
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Maybe we should have a Carolinas Shrike fly-in. A couple guys in my club are thinking of building them after seeing mine fly. I think one of the speed demons is a bit jealous since it appears my Shrike is faster than his Patriot. We've yet to have them both at the field on the same day, so it's just perception right now. It could be that the Shrike just seems faster since it's smaller. Since you're new to this, choose a larger diameter, but smaller pitch prop. It'll give you more thrust and less speed. As you get comfortable, you can reduce the diameter and increase the pitch to make it faster.
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