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Old 12-12-2002 | 02:20 PM
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Default Is using less pitch on a prop reduces torque?
Originally posted by dick Hanson
To roll and hover -- the prop must "slip " more -- that is absorb more power -yet not add more lifting force.
More blade angle -yet less thrust is required. ( for hover AND roll)
The heli setups demonstrate this the best - in my book.
Did I get it right? [/B]
Right on the button Dick! The torque absorbed by the propeller controls the roll speed. :thumbup:
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