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mkent78 08-18-2003 01:02 PM

O.S. .46fx
 
I recently purchased a SIG something extra ARF for my second plane. I plan on using my .46FX. I was wondering what prop I should use? What preformance characteristics differ from an increase in pitch/diameter? I currently have a 10X7 on it for my trainer.

Any thoughts? Also, any comments/suggestions on this plane will be greatly appreciated.

:D

Jim C. 08-18-2003 01:09 PM

O.S. .46fx
 
if you run an 11x5 you will have good vertical but less speed, if you run around 11x8, you plane will haul ***. keep it in the 11 inch range.. 10 may be a little short for it.

mkent78 08-18-2003 01:26 PM

O.S. .46fx
 
What happens if I use a prop that is too short like a 10X7 (which i have on the motor now)? I have to use a 10in for my trainer due to ground clearance.

Jim C. 08-18-2003 02:17 PM

O.S. .46fx
 
if its too short, you could overheat the motor and then its junk

Bax 08-18-2003 03:36 PM

O.S. .46fx
 
On the O.S. Max .46 FX, we regularly run APC 10 x 7 props. This won't hurt your engine at all. A lot of people run 10 x 6 props, but that's a tad small, but the engine will still handle it.

Overheating would be caused by too much propeller, a fuel with a too-low oil content, bad cooling, and bad needle adjustment.

With good fuel, you should have no problems with a 10 X 7 prop on your model. Just make sure it gets plenty of cooling air and you're using a good fuel.


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