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Old 07-05-2004 | 11:10 PM
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bobbykokinos
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Default RE: Is it possible to burn an engine with the wrong size prop?

ORIGINAL: Stick Jammer

11x4 could still be under-propped, you really need to check it with a tach. If you want to stay with an 11" prop, 5" pitch would probably be the lower limit. Unless you're looking for more speed, I wouldn't go with the 10x7. The pitch of the prop will usually make a difference in the landing speed. In most cases, the larger the diameter of the prop, the slower you can get the engine to idle due to the flywheel effect. A smaller diameter prop with more pitch is gonna fly the plane faster at any given throttle setting, including idle.

[:@] ARRGGHH Too many prop decision!! Forget it, I'll just buy one of each and try them all out!!

Thanks for the help!!!