Brian; Do you know of a preferred way to get a new prop? Are there a better source you might like to recommend or do you know oif any that are available? Please let me know. I am in need of a new or used 60 x 68 or more prop tunring 'SAE #1 like a continental. Jim. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brian Kraut" <brian.kr...@engalt.com> To: "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 10:53 PM Subject: RE: KR>Props
> Single blade props are also popular on models, particularly motorized > sailplanes and indoor models where every bit of efficiency is needed. > > Don't have time to get into a debate on it, but all other things being > equal, the less blades the more efficient. More blades come into play > usually when there is a need to reduce diameter for clearance issues or to > keep tip speed subsonic. Basically, there are some situations where more > blades will give you a better combination of speed, economy, and/or climb, > and situations where less blades will. > > Brian Kraut > Engineering Alternatives, Inc. > www.engalt.com > > > _______________________________________ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp > to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html >