RE: Formula one speeds
Hi All,
As someone who competed in Formula 1 for 20+ years a few comments are in order. First there is a major difference between on cource speed and long diving or level runs. The course was only 608 ft long so there was NO chance to get up to terminal velocity. In order to be competive in Formula 1 you needed to understand how to set up the motor for the particular climatic conditions, select the correct nitro content and most important select a prop which will make the motor run towards the top end of the power band and not ever allow it to get on the back side of the curve. A good combination will be around 170-175 on course. Now lets forget on course stuff and prop the airplane for long speed runs - prop will be higher pitched to stay on the power band , the motor will not be lugged down in tight pylon turns -200mph will not be out of the question.
Al Watson
NMPRA 15e