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Dualsky 6360-12T props - 11/19/2007 11:06:14 PM

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What is the consensus on prop size for the dualsky 6360-12T? In reading previous posts I see guys are using 20x15 and 21-14. Any recommendations?

RE: Dualsky 6360-12T props - 11/19/2007 11:28:18 PM

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What is the consensus on prop size for the dualsky 6360-12T? In reading previous posts I see guys are using 20x15 and 21-14. Any recommendations?

20.5 x 12W is slow but a real tractor on uplines and good brakes on downline
20.5 x 14 is pretty good all around prop good speed but less braking
21x13 is good combination of tractor and braking
20x15 for those special windy days
22x12 slower, good tractor and good downline braking

All sizes refer to APC props

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RE: Dualsky 6360-12T props - 11/20/2007 12:21:00 AM

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Thanks!!

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RE: Dualsky 6360-12T props - 11/20/2007 12:44:51 AM

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Don, any comments on the new batteries? Are they holding up"

Jim

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RE: Dualsky 6360-12T props - 11/20/2007 12:48:01 AM

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You might try the 21-14 as well. Dave S. has been trying it out and it seems to work well I have one on my test plane with a few flights on the 21-14 and it seems like another good option.

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RE: Dualsky 6360-12T props - 11/20/2007 1:24:48 AM

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Don, any comments on the new batteries? Are they holding up"

Jim

So far they are. About 30 flights on them and I haven't been gentle. Don

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RE: Dualsky 6360-12T props - 11/21/2007 6:31:28 PM

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So how do you like the Dualsky 6360?
At that price, I've got to know!
Dean Pappas

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RE: Dualsky 6360-12T props - 11/21/2007 10:17:03 PM

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So how do you like the Dualsky 6360?
At that price, I've got to know!
Dean Pappas

I've got about 150 flights on mine and I find it very consistent. So far zero maintenance. Less than a buck a flight and getting less every flight. Now if we can get 200 flights out of $200 worth of battery packs, the cost per flight favors electric.

I still like the 22x12 better than the 20.5x14. The 20.5x14 might do better on the 11T. Maybe a winter project.

Jim O

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RE: Dualsky 6360-12T props - 11/22/2007 2:09:05 AM

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So how do you like the Dualsky 6360?
At that price, I've got to know!
Dean Pappas

I have over 300 on my original 6360-12T with no maintenance other than replacing the bearings early on. I thought they needed replacement but it made no difference and the replacements have gone over 250 flights so far. Others have had to replace bearings because the motor got 'noisy' but the bearings are real cheap to replace. Standard inline skate sizes. One large and 2 smaller bearings. Costs about $12 to replace all three.

Don

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RE: Dualsky 6360-12T props - 11/22/2007 6:14:26 AM

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Looks like I'll have to order a few more props and give them a try. I think I'll need a new spinner also since it seems that the Dualsky has a 8mmx1.25. The axi has a shaft the size of a baseball bat. Does the dualsky fit an APC prop without having to ream it out?

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RE: Dualsky 6360-12T props - 11/24/2007 4:45:25 PM

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slight amount of reaming is required to fit the APC

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RE: Dualsky 6360-12T props - 11/25/2007 12:12:22 AM

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Looks like I'll have to order a few more props and give them a try. I think I'll need a new spinner also since it seems that the Dualsky has a 8mmx1.25. The axi has a shaft the size of a baseball bat. Does the dualsky fit an APC prop without having to ream it out?

I ordered some cheap bearings for the prop shaft difference between the axi and the dualsky.. Found them on E ba y.. They have the inside dimension of 8 mm and outside 12mm.. I didn't have to buy a new spinner, or new props.. Works great..

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RE: Dualsky 6360-12T props - 11/25/2007 12:31:17 AM

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Good idea. I think I'll try that.

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RE: Dualsky 6360-12T props - 11/25/2007 2:07:12 AM

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Good idea. I think I'll try that.

It works well... The bearings are made by Duratrax. You can probably find them at your LHS.. Saved me alot of money in spinners and props..

Attached are a few pics of how I used them on my Abbra..

BTW... I'm running the 11T on a 22x12 and it has almost the same power as the Axi F3A motor IMO.. Didn't like it on a 20x13.. Which is what I liked on the F3A.. Good motor though.. I'd recommend it.. And have.. lol

Chris

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RE: Dualsky 6360-12T props - 11/25/2007 3:41:36 AM

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I was wondering what the performance difference was between the 11T and 12T. It seems that both are being run. What's the power difference between the two?

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RE: Dualsky 6360-12T props - 11/25/2007 5:30:56 AM

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I was wondering what the performance difference was between the 11T and 12T. It seems that both are being run. What's the power difference between the two?

I believe they are both rated at 2400 watts. The difference is prop load times rpm. If you want more rpm with a smaller prop go for the 11T. If you want a larger prop go with the 12T. I suspect Chris is over 2400 watts with the 11T and 22x12. Then again we only average about 900 Watts flying pattern so maybe the motors can take more peak power as long as the average is low enough. Right now we are kind of battery limited so we don't push the motors too much.

Jim

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RE: Dualsky 6360-12T props - 11/25/2007 6:54:30 AM

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Thanks Jim.

I am waiting for the 12T to arrive. I am running the Axi now, but am looking forward to the comparison with the Dualsky 12T. I like the numbers with the 12T and a larger prop, since a larger prop will probably do better on my plane. These motors are relatively inexpensive so its feasible to try different combos. Heck, the Dualsky doesn't cost much more than a 40%