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Old 11-28-2010 | 01:05 AM
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Default RE: OPS engines for BPA Pattern Ships

The fellow with the sagging problem, what size prop are you using? It sounds as though you might be "falling off of the ports", even if a pipe adjustment doesn't make much difference. Sorry I have forgotten your name. The old memory ya-da-ya-da-ya-da. (smile)

I've seen pattern fellows having to use 11x6 or even 10x6 props with certain engine/airplane combinations. In fact, I own and fly a G60 Bluehead that absolutely howls and hauls the mail while spinning an 11x6 prop, with a Mac's open front muffler. Every so many years, one of the top fliers that I run into scolds me and tells me to change it to something a bit more stout in pitch. Sometimes I do, and I'm always disappointed. Back on goes the 11x6, until I forget again. Yes, this is definitely "old school".


Ed Cregger