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Old 04-17-2006 | 10:54 PM
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thejaff
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Default Looking for help... propeller sizing

Hey everyone, beginner here with a few questions about propeller sizing. Here's a few details about my setup...

The engine is the 1.40 RX from O.S. engines. The aircraft weighs 30-35 lbs (depending on payload). My current prop is a 13.8 x 10, 4 bladed APC prop.

I'm trying to get as much static thrust out of the engine as I can, so I'm looking for suggestions for different propellers. Obviously, this is to help decrease the take-off distance, so I need to get as much power as I can to get the aircraft up to speed faster. I'm looking for good pulling props and I'm not that worried about sacrificing in flight cruise performance. Here's some of the recommended props...

16x14 (2-blade), 15x12 (4-blade), 15x13.5 (3-blade), 15x14 (3-blade)

If anyone needs more details, I'll try to tell you what I can. Thanks for your help.