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Old 07-09-2004 | 11:52 AM
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Default RE: Which 2 blade for IMAC?

Hello Charles,

I'm the guy who bought the Composite ARF Extra from you. I have recently started competing in IMAC. I have been to four contests now and can tell you this about propellers. Don't waste your money on a 3 blade! You will loose performance and it is not needed for a 100cc motor. Yes, a two bladed prop will rip, however, with a little throttle management it will not make any more noise than a 3 blade will. I have seen a lot of guys running two bladed props on 150cc airplanes and not ripping them. Of course I have seen guys running two bladed props on 150cc airplanes and ripping the snot out of their props. I tried the Air Models 3 bladed prop and was very disappointed with the performance. Nothing wrong with the Air Models, just did not like the performance reduction going from a two blade to a three blade. I am currently running the Fuchs 27 X 10 that was on the airplane when I bought it from you. With a little throttle management my prop does not rip. The only time I am full power is on vertical up lines. As far as the Mejzlik is concerned, I think it is a good propeller. It should provide you with good downline breaking. I have found that the best way to get good at IMAC flying is to spend your money on gas!

Mark Culpepper