GP Pitts and BME 50
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From: Joliet,
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Just getting ready to fly mine. I have read lots about this combo. I am wondering what you guys with the big gas engines are running for props. I have a 22-8 on it now for break in. It looks so big. Do you have any torque problems. Does it try to roll upside down every time you hit the power.
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Bill
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Bill
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From: Atlanta, GA (Smyrna)
After 5 flights mine was back in the shop. Needed more right thrust, needed the CG moved back a bit, one wheel pant was splitting open, I reinforced the firewall and a couple of other minor tweaks.
It's been raining since I fixed it, so I dont know how it will do now. I had a 22x10 on it, swapped it out for a 22x8. I will keep that until I've got a few gallons through it.
Need to land it hot, it falls out of the sky when you chop power. Mine also balooned a lot on landing. I'm hoping moving the CG back will help tame the landing.
Craig.
It's been raining since I fixed it, so I dont know how it will do now. I had a 22x10 on it, swapped it out for a 22x8. I will keep that until I've got a few gallons through it.
Need to land it hot, it falls out of the sky when you chop power. Mine also balooned a lot on landing. I'm hoping moving the CG back will help tame the landing.
Craig.
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From: Indianapolis, IN
Originally posted by CrashMeister
Need to land it hot, it falls out of the sky when you chop power. Mine also balooned a lot on landing.
Need to land it hot, it falls out of the sky when you chop power. Mine also balooned a lot on landing.



