Size of blades
06-10-2003 | 07:34 PM
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From: UpplandsVasby, SWEDEN
Size of blades
Hello
Could anyone tell me or give me an link to some useful info regarding size of mainrotorblades. I realized last week that I can autorotate after my connecting rod gave up at about 100ft altitude, and now I have an OS46FX on order for my Ergo 30/46 and now I interested in trying glass or carbon blades, but ... How large blades can I use? Is there any difference between sym. or semi blades? Does the width or thickness make any difference?
Could anyone tell me or give me an link to some useful info regarding size of mainrotorblades. I realized last week that I can autorotate after my connecting rod gave up at about 100ft altitude, and now I have an OS46FX on order for my Ergo 30/46 and now I interested in trying glass or carbon blades, but ... How large blades can I use? Is there any difference between sym. or semi blades? Does the width or thickness make any difference?
06-10-2003 | 09:30 PM
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From: irvine,
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Size of blades
600mm blades shouls suit you fine and i would recommend sym. blades. just make sure the roots (possibly with shims) will fit the blade holder and thats about it...
06-11-2003 | 04:36 PM
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From: Bellevue,
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Semi sym blades are great for fast forward flight and auto's. If you do not fly inverted they may be the ticket. They will give you about 1 second more for auto's with minimal wind and 2 +- seconds with 15 mph winds. The 46 may not have enough power to pull more than 9 deg with the 600's. I would try 580's if the 600 do not work.
