RCU Forums - View Single Post - Faster flight using different prop, Question?
Old 10-01-2004 | 11:46 AM
  #1  
Longarm
Member
My Feedback: (1)
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 57
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Jacksonville, FL,
Default Faster flight using different prop, Question?

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

On my Hangar 9 P-51, I am currently using an AXI 4130/16 motor, a 16/10 APCe prop, powered by a 6s2p pack of Tanic batteries. The current setup at full power pulls around 50 amps.

The plane has loads of thrust, but it flies at around 45 mph level (guessing) and will come out of a shallow dive at maybe around 60mph (again, a guess)

What prop can I change to that will decrease my torque, but increase my speed. I currently have very close to 9lbs of thrust. I looked at the charts on the AXI motors and a 14/10 should have close to 6 lbs of thrust. Will the smaller diameter prop increase my flight speed? I know it will decrease my amp draw, thus increasing my flight times I hope..

Keep in mind, I dont want to change anything other than the prop to gain flight speed. Longer take offs are expected with less thrust, I know. I want some head turning eye popping speed passes........What will do it with my current setup...

Thanks,,,,,,,

Longarm