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Old 10-10-2002 | 12:48 PM
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Default "tractor" vs "pusher" Prop ???

I came across these terms when looking for props. Can anyone explain the difference?
Old 10-10-2002 | 01:05 PM
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pitch is opposite,most planes use tractor prop,so called because engine is on front of plane and pulling the plane,with engine is mounted facing opposite direction,then need pusher prop.
Have a goodun,John.
Old 10-10-2002 | 03:21 PM
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Default "tractor" vs "pusher" Prop ???

Yup. If your propellor is in front of your engine, you need a tractor prop. If it's behind, you need a pusher prop. The vast majority of props are tractor. Here's an example of a pusher plane: http://www.balsausa.com/kits/kit.htp?id=32&shopperid=
Old 10-11-2002 | 12:57 PM
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Thanks for the input. I ordered my "tractor" prop.
Old 10-11-2002 | 08:01 PM
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dont forget your plow

(sorry someone had to make the standard stupid joke)
Old 10-11-2002 | 10:03 PM
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Default "tractor" vs "pusher" Prop ???

Hi Unstable, why be sorry? I enjoyed the question, flying is supposed to be fun.
Have a goodun John.
Old 10-12-2002 | 09:22 AM
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Default "tractor" vs "pusher" Prop ???

Tractor props plow your field up, like Unstable said. Pusher props push your plane deeper into the ground when you crash, this is because the aren't the first thing to hit.

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Old 10-12-2002 | 09:53 AM
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Default "tractor" vs "pusher" Prop ???

Sooo not related to the topic:

LEDZx, your signature almost made me fall out of my chair!
Old 10-18-2002 | 05:17 PM
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Yo Nex,
Your signature is also very cool, and somehow it applies to me and my fiddling with my plane.
Cheers man
LEDZ

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