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Old 08-12-2007, 03:57 PM
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i have a plastic prop on my os40 i noticed its about 1/2 inch longer on one side than the other . will this make my plane fly different .
Old 08-12-2007, 04:10 PM
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Hi!
Get rid of it and get a new one!!!
Old 08-12-2007, 04:57 PM
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1/2 inch is way too much difference in weight and being that far out of balance just isn't good for your engines bearings or bushings. time to get a couple of new ones
Old 08-12-2007, 04:59 PM
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they forgot to mention that it will shake your plane so much that loints could fail over time.
Old 08-12-2007, 05:48 PM
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Hell, even *I* wouldn't use that prop
Old 08-12-2007, 08:15 PM
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OH !! come on MINN, not even for one flight ??? ( the last ) ENJOY !!! RED
Old 08-12-2007, 09:59 PM
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You may add that prop here if you like
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Old 08-13-2007, 06:34 AM
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JOHN,

Is that all you have???

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Old 08-13-2007, 07:14 AM
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Naw Ed there are many more in my hanger at the airport. Don't know why but have been saving them since 1954. Its like a cool archelogical expedition digging down throught the layers in the box.

Perhaps if they were cultivated using the new hydroponic techniques they may be of some use

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