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Old 05-24-2016, 01:49 PM
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Default "For thrust consideration in the air"

David68

I have a 38 that I originally built with G-38's.
Then several years later upgraded to DA-50's and matched the mounting thrust lines from the G-38's
I do not have them counter rotating and they are mounted both the same way without additional "thrust" as a consideration.

Thrust is an issue for the ground only - it pulls hard left during the low to high throttle transition on roll out, but it flies like a dream an it lands like a dream.

An onlooker posted this video of a take off showing the left thrust issue you can expect if you go the same way.

https://youtu.be/Zx7qstFNJg8?list=FL...P_IelBiO4ICITQ
<iframe width="300" height="169" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Zx7qstFNJg8?list=FLgFPAj1RLP_IelBiO4ICITQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

"For thrust consideration in the air" I recommend an on-board gyro as a much more sound and solid decision for potential engine failure

Last edited by simple; 05-24-2016 at 02:05 PM.