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N1061D

02-20-2008 08:34 AM

Prop Selection

What's yalls suggestions on props for an OS .46AX/4*40???I ran it in on the bench with a 10/6 as the spec suggested.....I was planning on going with an 11/6 to start out flights.
Thanks.

MinnFlyer

02-20-2008 08:53 AM

RE: Prop Selection

That's about right.

Dr1Driver

02-20-2008 09:27 AM

RE: Prop Selection

Keep in mind:

GIVEN THE SAME RPM
A large diameter/low pitch prop will give more pull, less top speed.
A small diameter/high pitch prop will give more speed, less pull.

It's simply a matter of how you want the plane to fly. I'll agree with MinnFlyer, the 11-6 is a good place to start.

Dr.1

scratchonly

02-20-2008 01:46 PM

RE: Prop Selection

Download "Aero design propeller selector" on google you will find it interesting. safe download.

acarter

02-20-2008 03:39 PM

RE: Prop Selection

Quote:

ORIGINAL: Dr1Driver

Keep in mind:

GIVEN THE SAME RPM
A large diameter/low pitch prop will give more pull, less top speed.
A small diameter/high pitch prop will give more speed, less pull.

It's simply a matter of how you want the plane to fly. I'll agree with MinnFlyer, the 11-6 is a good place to start.

Dr.1

Yep!

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