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Old 03-10-2024 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Legs
Hello OS Manufacturing Representative,
I have one of your 55AX engines in an Ultra-Stick 60 airplane and a 12 X 6 APC propeller pulls it nicely. I've decided to use the same model engine in a 58" Wingspan Corsair kitted by Phoenix Model, however, for the Corsair I would like to use the largest 3-Bladed propeller that would be the equivalent of the 12 X 6 that I use on the Ultra-Stick. I would think I would go down in pitch when I go up in prop diameter, but not sure. Can you recommend a 3-Bladed propeller size and pitch that I can use on the 55AX Engine?
Thank you.
From Mike D'Amico
West Melbourne, Florida
General rule for going from two to three blades is drop one inch in diameter OR drop an inch in pitch at same diameter. 11X6 three blade works.