Help with props?
06-08-2005 | 08:16 PM
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Help with props?
I'm currently running an O.S. 70 fourstroke with a 13x6 prop, and it runs great. I want to put this motor into a different plane, and I will need to go with a smaller diameter prop because of ground clearance issues. What pitch would I use on an 11" prop to get equivalent performance (or at least close to it)? Thanks in advance.
06-08-2005 | 08:42 PM
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RE: Help with props?
thats a pretty significant drop in diameter! You'll need close to 12 pitch to keep the rpm down. Another option would be to go to 3 blades. I'm thinking a Graupner 11 x 7 3-blade might be your prop!
06-08-2005 | 09:03 PM
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Meh....
Guess I'll just bite the bullet and get that Super Tigre G51 that I've been looking at, and save the fourbanger for another plane. Hell, the G61 is only $5 more, I know this is an aerodynamics forum but I wonder if its actually a good engine for as cheap as it is? Hmm...[8D]
Guess I'll just bite the bullet and get that Super Tigre G51 that I've been looking at, and save the fourbanger for another plane. Hell, the G61 is only $5 more, I know this is an aerodynamics forum but I wonder if its actually a good engine for as cheap as it is? Hmm...[8D]
06-09-2005 | 12:41 PM
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RE: Help with props?
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I'm currently running an O.S. 70 fourstroke with a 13x6 prop, and it runs great. I want to put this motor into a different plane, and I will need to go with a smaller diameter prop because of ground clearance issues. What pitch would I use on an 11" prop to get equivalent performance (or at least close to it)? Thanks in advance.
I'm currently running an O.S. 70 fourstroke with a 13x6 prop, and it runs great. I want to put this motor into a different plane, and I will need to go with a smaller diameter prop because of ground clearance issues. What pitch would I use on an 11" prop to get equivalent performance (or at least close to it)? Thanks in advance.
