Saito 180 prop for 3D
10-11-2006 | 04:16 PM
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From: Spalding, UNITED KINGDOM
Saito 180 prop for 3D
Hi fellas,
What prop do you guys recommend for a Saito 180? I need a running-in prop, and on for general sport use and 3D.
Cheers Dave
What prop do you guys recommend for a Saito 180? I need a running-in prop, and on for general sport use and 3D.
Cheers Dave
10-11-2006 | 07:38 PM
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RE: Saito 180 prop for 3D
I'm using a Menz 18x6.
I wouldn't waste time or fuel "running it in" as you say. Follow the directions and keep it rich for a while. After that first 5 minutes below 5K RPM, run a few tanks in the air doing pattern type flying (big loops and cuban eights) and then after a couple gallons (which won't take long!) think about leaning out the low speed to get better fuel economy. Watch the high speed doesn't go lean when you punch out of hovers and you're engine will reward you.
I wouldn't waste time or fuel "running it in" as you say. Follow the directions and keep it rich for a while. After that first 5 minutes below 5K RPM, run a few tanks in the air doing pattern type flying (big loops and cuban eights) and then after a couple gallons (which won't take long!) think about leaning out the low speed to get better fuel economy. Watch the high speed doesn't go lean when you punch out of hovers and you're engine will reward you.
10-11-2006 | 08:08 PM
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RE: Saito 180 prop for 3D
ORIGINAL: buildflycrash
Thats funny Wind Junkie replys to Fly Junkie.
He's right an APC 18x6 will work also but the lighter wood props spool up faster.
Thats funny Wind Junkie replys to Fly Junkie.
He's right an APC 18x6 will work also but the lighter wood props spool up faster.
I'm a wood prop guy --especially for the bigger sizes. I own an APC 18x6, but I'd only use it as a last ditch attempt to balance a real tail heavy plane. Menz, Bolly and Skorepa are far lighter and better choices for 3D, IMO.
