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Forum: Aerodynamics

07-29-2008, 07:28 AM

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More drag - prop spinning at idle or dead stick?

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Posted By Sport_Pilot

RE: More drag - prop spinning at idle or dead stick?

Not the same thing. The helicopter blade is moving at a reverse angle. If you had a prop that could reverse pitch this would be the case. If you have positive pitch then there is less drag, hold...

Forum: Aerodynamics

07-29-2008, 07:24 AM

Replies: 22

More drag - prop spinning at idle or dead stick?

Views: 4,357

Posted By Sport_Pilot

RE: More drag - prop spinning at idle or dead stick?

The pitch and size of the prop only makes the differance larger or smaller. The fact is the spinning prop will always have less drag. The reason is fairlyobvious. If spinning the leading edge is...

Forum: Aerodynamics

07-18-2008, 11:25 AM

Replies: 22

More drag - prop spinning at idle or dead stick?

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Posted By Sport_Pilot

RE: More drag - prop spinning at idle or dead stick?

A spinning prop is less drag. The props of rubber band powerd models are made to let the prop spin. If you ever have one where the prop gets stuck, you will know it doesn't glide very well at all. ...

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