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getting closer to haveing the e-starter ready. so far its setup like this
15 amp speed control
8.4V 730mHa battery
i think the isc 300 motor
hitec hs-55 feather servos
hitec laser 4 radio and recever
Anyway i don't like the look of the 2 blade prop on the plane does anyone make a 3 or 4 blade and what pitch and size would you all recomend. And what affect on performance would this have?
15 amp speed control
8.4V 730mHa battery
i think the isc 300 motor
hitec hs-55 feather servos
hitec laser 4 radio and recever
Anyway i don't like the look of the 2 blade prop on the plane does anyone make a 3 or 4 blade and what pitch and size would you all recomend. And what affect on performance would this have?
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GWS makes several 3 and 4-bladed props. As a general rule of thumb, you drop down one inch in diameter, and/or one inch in pitch for each blade you add.
If you start out with a 10x8 2-blade, you would get a 9x8 or 9x7 3-blade.
If you start out with a 10x8 2-blade, you would get a 9x8 or 9x7 3-blade.
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very cool i thnak you i put foam wheels on it tonigth and the prop is a litle close to the ground for my liking. that loosing an inch will help with that a little. And will i loose some efficency by spinning the heavier prop? Or will that be made up for in air volume and less on the throtle?
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I really wouldn't consider the few grams difference between the stock 10x8 2-blader and a 9x7 3-blader "heavier..." What I did notice is that the motor spun faster on the same battery, which means the 9x7 propeller is a smaller propeller load. Personally, I liked the way it flew the plane with the 9x7 3-blader.