Prop size

Ed Deaver divesplat1 at msn.com
Thu May 22 02:24:31 AKDT 2003


Hey Park

At 3500 ft and Magnum #2  I've used a 16x11, 16X13N or 15.5X12.5W all with 
equal success but different plane speeds.  My buddy is flying a 16.5X12W on 
his L.

At 5000ft(Albuquerque) Used a 16X10 only

With my FZ, used the 16X10, 15X12W

Ed

>From: "Ihncheol Park" <PatternFlyer at msn.com>
>Reply-To: discussion at nsrca.org
>To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
>Subject: RE: Prop size
>Date: Thu, 22 May 2003 01:43:26 -0700
>
>Ok,  after reading all the postings regarding the prop size.
>I have a question to ask.
>
>I have to run YS 140L (purchased used).  Very excited to have first 140!!
>Disassembled completely, replacing all bearings, LF gaskets, both updates
>are on the way.
>
>I thought I had more props, but found only props that I have right now are
>
>APC 15x12, 16x10, 16x14, 16x13N.
>
>I will be using magnum #2 the last batch that I have before using Magnum DZ
>fuel.
>
>Which prop should I use?
>15x12 kinds too small?
>Most were using 15x12W.
>I think I saw a posting with 16x11 still heavy for 140L.
>16x14 sounds way too much.
>16x13 Ok?
>
>How much more power does the 140L has over the 140FZ?
>Any suggestion?
>
>Thank you,
>
>Ihncheol Park
>
>   -----Original Message-----
>   From: discussion-request at nsrca.org 
>[mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org]On
>Behalf Of PATTERNPAUL at cs.com
>   Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2003 8:22 PM
>   To: discussion at nsrca.org
>   Subject: Re: Prop size
>
>
>   Bill,
>          I used to use a 15-10 APC on my 120.  It was the original 
>standard
>YS 120, the FP I think.  Was a great combo.
>
>   Paul

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