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Old 01-29-2010 | 02:15 AM
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Default RE: How to choose propeller?

From personal experience a friend of mine tried to fly his Sig LT40 trainer with a 40 turning a 10X8 Top Flite wood prop, this is a very high load prop meaning it moves a lot of air at the same rpm as compared to another brand /style at the same rpm.
The LT40 wouldnt get out of its own way.
He dropped down to a 10X6 and the plane woke up.
Testing will tell. If the engine cant turn the prop fast enough to get up to the power range it will fall flat on its face quickly. 2 strokes are very "rpm dependent" in making good power.