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Old 04-23-2004 | 08:09 PM
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DBCherry
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Default RE: Save money on broken GWS props ~fix them!

FlyByPDX,
A troll is someone who "fishes" by posting something that will get people upset or start arguments. I don't believe that is what you're doing.

Guys,
It has become relatively common practice (not necessarily a good one) to glue GWS plastic props back together. For use on the very small GWS electric park flyers.

These props are not under the loads that we see with glow engines, and are typically driven by electric motors that do not have the capability of pulling more than about 10 ounce of aircraft around, with rpm's in the 2500 (max) range.

I do not agree with doing it, as the props only cost about $2 each, but as I said, many people are doing it without problems.

FlyByPDX (again),
If you ever get beyond the tiny park flyers, DO NOT attempt to repair props, they can cause serious injury, and will NOT hold up to the power of even a speed 400 electric motor.
Dennis-