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Old 03-26-2009 | 02:57 PM
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Juice
 
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Default Prop too big?

A question for Keith Lawes:

First off... I think it's great to have the inventor of RCV technology frequent these forums. Thank you.

I have an RCV 90SP. I am putting a 3-blade 18x10 prop on it. I know that prop is too big, and it's evident in the 4400 RPM maximum at full throttle. The question is... Is that bad for the engine? I've flown about half a dozen times with this prop and I like it. It still has more than enough power to fly my H9 Corsair.

Here's a video of the first time I tried it...
[link=http://www.vimeo.com/1918254]Big Prop on RC Corsair[/link]

Can you also comment on how it will affect the longevity of the engine if I keep over-propping it like this?

Thanks,
Josh