prop clearance
 

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

RE: prop clearance
 

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

RE: prop clearance
 

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

RE: prop clearance
 

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

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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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RE: prop clearance
 

Is that efficient for speed, or thrust or both, might have to go the ugly way and use a folder

RE: prop clearance
 

Get a different (taller) landing gear and/or bigger wheels

RE: prop clearance
 

Depends on what you want to do. What type of plane, what size engine, type of flying?