David Jackson

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Emailed Vogelsang yesterday about the SEP 24x18 three-blade, hope it is back in stock. If not, guess I'll try the Fiala 24x17 three-blade.
Also emailed Fiala, understand they will custom make prop with a max pitch of 22.

DocYates

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David, do none of Biella props work for this situation? Looking at the numbers there appear to be several that would fit in the prescribed category.

George

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Doc,

They just don't have the pitch required, but I would like to maybe try the Biela 26/14/3TD or 26/16/3.

FenderBean

Hi David, where exactly do you fly jets at these days? Im going stir crazy on the weekends with not flying, I need a good day of flying.

DocYates

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Keith,
We are no longer allowed to fly at Pulaski. According the FBO operator there, the local "FAA" has forbid any R/C activity there. Have been told that we may be able to fly at Lawrenceburg or even Columbia, but I have not confirmed that. Scott and his fellow jet guys have been flying in Nashville or Bowling Green, and BG has a great field, but it is just too far for me since I am 100 miles south of Nashville. We have a good grass strip here, but not too great for most jet aircraft.

David Jackson

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Hey Keith,
We have been flying many of our turbine models at Peeler Park in Madison, Tn. The runway is only 40'×400', but I have flown my large SM F-4, FeiBao MB339, and currently flying the Aurora from that same site. Others have flown the small and large Futuras, Comp Arf Lightning, SM 1/6 scale F-16, SM large Hawk, Eurosport, and an assortment of other non scale turbine-powered models.

The Skymac field in Bowling Green, Kentucky is the other location that is used, but I only go there when I need to do a maiden flight. The runway there is 50'×800'.

Doc, I am waiting to hear if Beila, Fiala, or SEP will custom make either a three, or five blade prop in the diameter/pitch that I need for the PC-21.

FenderBean

thanks, If you ever feel like getting rid of that mb-339 let me know I might be interested I was looking at this kit for a nice everyday flyer for scale. I am a big fan of the desert and green camo schemes

Well I will try and get down to peeler Park in the next two weeks before I go on vacation.

George

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The verdict is in...

I got a flight in with the 25/17/3 on Sun., and the performance was much improved! The vertical performance was MUCH better while the speed "seemed" to only be barely more (visually, not actual recordings). I do have a custom "scale" prop that came with the plane that I may try, but I have no idea of the size. It is bigger in diameter than the SEP, but I have no idea of the pitch. Other than that, I think I'll be sticking with the 25/17/3 for the Raven, but may give one of the Bielas listed above a try one day.

David Jackson

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Just ordered a three-blade Fiala 24x17, it was the only thing available. Maybe other props will be available soon.

Its been more than two weeks since I emailed Aircraft International about getting a custom prop from Biela. No response

George

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Dave,

When do you think you'll be flying it?

David Jackson

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Still waiting for missing parts from Skymaster.

k_sonn

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I have one of these on the way to install in a SM PC-21. Thanks Barry and it was good talking to you.

Kirk

David Jackson

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Kirk, I have not found a five-blade prop with the pitch/diameter suitable for the K-60TP. However, Gerhard (Aircraft International) sent me an email stating that Biela Propeller could make a three-blade 24x22 prop. Waiting for cost info.

k_sonn

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Thanks for the info David. I think initially, I'm going to try a Solo Prop. I have a three blade Solo Prop for a Corsair and the pitch can be adjusted from 0 to 24 degrees. I would be interested in hearing how the Biela works out.

Kirk

George

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What about the 5-blade used by SM and shown on the website?

David Jackson

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I got the SM prop on the way, but not sure of the diameter, or pitch. Would like to get the max performance from the K-60tp, so looking for other available options.

gunradd

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That skymaster prop is huge. When I had the K60 at Florida jets it had that prop on it and it was a beast. I could not believe that little engine could spin that huge prop.

David Jackson

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Got the Skymaster five-blade yesterday. The numbers on the prop indicate that is a 24x23.5. The prop seems a bit heavy, but pretty much balanced out of the box.

George

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Wow, that seems like quite a load, but apparently it works...Are you planning on using it or the one you ordered?

marquisvns

That's a lot of prop

David Jackson

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My current plan is to use the 24x17 SEP three-blade prop for the maiden flight. If the performance is decent with this prop, I will use it for the remainder of this flying season. I may just save the Skymaster prop for the K100 TP when it is released

k_sonn

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Serial #007 has arrived

David Jackson

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Congrats!

Gonzalo38

That turbine looks great. How it comoRes to the SPT-5 in terms of power ?

I have 2 x SPT-5 in CARF airplanes. One moves with authority a Marchetti and the other one is only OK for the Tucano. The Tucano is an older model and a heavier one so it would benefit of more power. I've been thinking on a SPT-10 but this new Kingtech looks like a good alternative.

any my reports on performance in the future would be appreciated.

David Jackson

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The suggested prop for the Kingtech 60TP is a 24x20, or a 24x22 three-blade prop. If I remember correctly, the suggested prop for the SPT 5 is 24x12, or 24x14 three-blade. Started my K-60 TP for the first time this past weekend using a 24x17 three-blade SEP prop. Only ran the engine for a short period, but never above
1/2 throttle. I was impressed by the power of this little jewel. (Manual states power is 7.3 kw at 7000 rpm)