How much Right Trust
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From: Picayune,
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Guys I need an estimate of how much right thrust is needed for mu Pawnee I am building. The plans do not mention it. I am using a 30 cc Homelite with a 16X10 prop. I was going to try 2 degrees for a starting point. All suggestions will be appreciated.
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From: Spring Hill,
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That's probably about right. YOu can adjust after flight tests. There's no real way to estimate it before flight other than to compare it to similar designs.
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Thanks for the response. I will set 2 degrees and give it a try. The plans show 0 degrees down thrust only and no mention of right trust. Wing insidense calls for + 2 1/2 and stab is +1 1/2.
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From: Laurel, MD,
Well, if your wing is +2.5, and your stab is +1.5, with the engine at 0, then you can also say that your engine has 1.5 of downthrust, the wing has +1, and the stab is at 0. Which sounds pretty normal.



