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Earlier today, I was talking with a gentleman about the various props and their normal uses, i.e. climb, “normal,” cruise, etc.

 

I just saw this article about HALT testing as it applies to airplane engines, prop selection and cruise.

 

In summary, the article suggests running a bit flatter of a prop, more of a climb prop.  Then, in cruise, you let it spin a bit higher rpm to get your cruise speed and, he asserts, you’ll be putting a lot less stress on your engine than if you used a “cruise” prop like the 7152 on a C-85.

 

Interesting food for discussion.  Thoughts, you experts?

 

http://home.clear.net.nz/pages/s.parker/tech.html#HALTing_your_engine

or

http://tinyurl.com/pb6e5

 

 

Ed Burkhead

http://edburkhead.com

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