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Old 07-03-2008 | 03:54 PM
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Default RE: prop material

My opinion is get the Master Airscrew props to begin with. They are very cheap and very tough, but flex a lot (not good for performance). A large diameter low pitch prop should keep things slower with lots of pulling power. I'd say an 11x4 is a good match, but you'll have to be careful not to overrev the engine. A 11x5 is slightly faster but will load that .46 a little better and keep your revs down.

Once you get some flight time and stop breaking props, move to APC. Once you start getting confident and doing fun stuff, use a 12.25x3.75 APC. It'll really show you what that .46 is made of!

Wood props are really nice, but extremely unforgiving. Save them till later.