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Old 09-23-2002 | 05:14 PM
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Will a 11 x7 instead of a 10x6 propeller help slow down my .40la Hobbico Superstar down when coming in for a landing? Is this propeller actually to big for this engine?

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no it will not help slow down your plane. The second number is the pitch of the prop. The higher the number the greater the angle of attack - basically means it moves more air.

try a 11x5 prop. I have used this size on a OS .40 la and loved it.
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I would try a 11x5. This should slow you down. I had a Master Airscrew 10x6 on my 40 and switched to an APC 11x5 and love the results. More thrust and less speed.
Old 09-23-2002 | 05:24 PM
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Get an 11x5 or 11x4. Your .40 LA cannot turn the 11x7 appropriately. And the 11x7 will NOT slow the plane down for you. If I had a big selection to choose frome I would get an APC prop in 11x4W (11x4 wide blade)

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