prop size?
 

I JUST RECENTLY COMPLETED A VENTURE 60 AND INSTALLED A K&B61 ENGINE. I AM A BEGINNER PILOT AND WONDER WHAT WOULD BE THE BEST PROP SIZE FOR RECREATIONAL FLYING? THANKS GUYS

RE: prop size?
 

Start with a 12/6 and play around from there.

RE: prop size?
 

Copy and paste to your pictures, then print this out, and put it in your shop!:D

RE: prop size?
 

that's weird. I have a seperate post running asking what prop I should use on my OS 46fx in a super sportster 40. I have been advised to use a 10x6 both here and at another forum. This does not fit with the chart above though...

photoniq

RE: prop size?
 

If you look carefully at the chart you can see the 10x6 is barely out of the suggested range on the low side. IMHO the 10x6 is a little small for the FX. An 11x6 will work better for sport flying unless you live way above sea level and your engine is starving for power. I have a 10x7 on my FX with a tuned pipe and I'm turning 15,300 on a hot humid day, my little aresti will haul butt, but the engine life will be shorter. Just my $.02

RE: prop size?
 

a 10x6 prop in a super sportster would make for a very fast plane. try an 11x6, thats what I ran in my sportster. Then I put a tuned pipe on....yeeehaw was that a fast friggin plane! BTW, i also had a 46.fx. it makes a great combo in this plane.

sean

RE: prop size?
 

A 12-6 or a 13-5 is a good place to start. I would try the 13-5 first. These should do just fine with that plane/engine combo to start. I think you want to stay away from too much pitch with that plane. It is not a high speed plane. You want more diameter for more pulling power rather than speed. I hope you enjoy the plane.

Mark Shuman

RE: prop size?
 

THANKS MARK AND ALL THAT RESPONDED!!

JOHN KOLB