Prop size?
01-17-2009, 11:30 AM
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Prop size?
What is the proper method to determine proper size prop for a specific motor/ plane? I have an Astro wattmeter to use for this. I assume this would also be contingent on no. of cells in pack? I have not been getting much flight times and have ruined several packs by flying till cut-off.
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RE: Prop size?
ORIGINAL: TedMo
What is the proper method to determine proper size prop for a specific motor/ plane? I have an Astro wattmeter to use for this. I assume this would also be contingent on no. of cells in pack? I have not been getting much flight times and have ruined several packs by flying till cut-off.
What is the proper method to determine proper size prop for a specific motor/ plane? I have an Astro wattmeter to use for this. I assume this would also be contingent on no. of cells in pack? I have not been getting much flight times and have ruined several packs by flying till cut-off.
Look at the max amps AND max watts the motor is rated for - never exceed either... and going no closer than about 80% of max is even better.
But don't believe every manufacturer's optimistic claims either (Rimfire for one, many (other?) Chinese makers too) - check your motor temperature after running your set-up static for 20-30 seconds - if the motor feels too hot, use a smaller prop!
