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Old 05-01-2004 | 10:08 PM
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DBCherry
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Default RE: Prop size

And that one inch forward per revolution for every inch of pitch is subject to a lot of limiting factors, like drag on the plane, friction on the prop, etc, etc....

But those are the basics. Larger diameter allows for more "pull", or will help your climb rate; while higher pitch will move the plane faster.

What FH was saying is, if you add an inch in diameter, drop an inch in pitch; or vice versa.
Dennis-