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Old 06-14-2002 | 11:39 PM
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JayParke
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Default 3D engine selection help.

Very cool. Lighter with more umph. That always makes mouths happy.

Now I have another question. What size prop would be ideal for 3Ding with the Irvine .53?

With my GMS .47 I have heard that it will tach at 13500 with a 12.25x3.75 prop. Which gives roughly 12 lbs. of static thrust according to Thrusthp.

So I would have to imagine the Irvine will put out oogles more juice. But I was crunching numbers for the Irvine and with the 11x7 prop it only gave 7 lbs of thrust. That makes me guess there's a different prop to use that gives more pulling power?

Or is there something I'm missing here? Such as the .47 won't be able to wind up with the nose sticking high and attached to a 5lb. plane? But the .53 has the power to do just that?

I need understanding.

Thanks,
Josh