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Running a 20x10 on my smaragd freestyle, and I only have about an inch of ground clearance, can I go to a three blade prop, or will this cause problems with performance, also what 3 blade prop would you reccommend
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more blades the less efficient. CL speed planes use a 1 blade prop with a counterbalance as their so efficient. Can you get another UC for it? that would be better
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got the biggest uc from carbon copy that I could get. It will fly alright, still about an 1 when it will be only on the main wheel, just wanted some comfort
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i suppose if you stp the prop before touchdown and make sure prop is horizontal so if the UC bends a bit it wont damage the prop.
can i ask how much you spent on motor/ESC/cells andd what motor/ESC/cells your using? is it still as expenceive as it was a year ago whan dave did his C140
can i ask how much you spent on motor/ESC/cells andd what motor/ESC/cells your using? is it still as expenceive as it was a year ago whan dave did his C140
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My trainer isn't a high speed plane, but I replaced the 3 blade prop with a 11x7. I have less than 2" clearance. I ease on the throttle and hold fulll up elevator like a tail dragger until the nose wheel gets very light and wants to rise up before easing back on the stick. Landings are no problem if I remember to be more careful with the attitude on touchdown. I kind of like flying it this was as it makes me remember technique and is good practice.
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CL speed planes use a 1 blade prop with a counterbalance as their so efficient. Can you get another UC for it? that would be better
CL speed planes use a 1 blade prop with a counterbalance as their so efficient. Can you get another UC for it? that would be better
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Get a different (taller) landing gear and/or bigger wheels
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Running a 20x10 on my smaragd freestyle, and I only have about an inch of ground clearance, can I go to a three blade prop, or will this cause problems with performance, also what 3 blade prop would you reccommend
Running a 20x10 on my smaragd freestyle, and I only have about an inch of ground clearance, can I go to a three blade prop, or will this cause problems with performance, also what 3 blade prop would you reccommend



