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Old 08-31-2005 | 10:25 PM
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Hello I have a super chipmonk 46 and Im putting a Enya 53 4 stroke motor on it. What 3 blade prop should I use for it. The plane has a 61.5 inch wing span and is 49.5 inches long.

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im not a prop expert so i cant help there. but have you tried doing a rcuniverse search of the forums. you can get some good info on older post. see the top of begginners page.
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well i looked in the forums and did not find any thing. the only thing i found was on a goldberg super chip. 45-61. the prop that tower sells with it is a 10x6. if that any help
Old 09-02-2005 | 08:35 AM
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A .53 will swing a 12 x 6, 2 bladed prop just fine. For a 3 bladed prop, go down 1 on the diameter and 1 on the pitch. So an 11 x 5. 3 bladed prop will be within the engines capabilities.

But why a 3 bladed prop? Apart from slowing the descent, it won't really give you all that much benefit over a 2 bladed unit. A 2 blade, 12 x 6 will give your excellent TORQUE, which is what you want for climbing an aerobatic model like a Super Chippy.
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If it's a Goldberg Super Chippy, a 53 4-stroke will be mighty thin stuff, regardless of the prop. You will need every last ounce of go to be had -- forget the 3-blade.
Old 09-03-2005 | 09:22 AM
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Hello and thanks much for the info Woody I bought a 2 blade 12-6 and going to give it a try THANKS!

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