A "Lockhart Prop" Update...

[Bob Pastorello]

My error, Dave corrected me - it IS a 15.75 x 12.  And turns quite well
on the 160.  Love it.

Bob.
--- vicenterc at comcast.net wrote:
> Bob:
> 
> I also using the "Lockhart Prop" on my Hydeout with same good
> results.  I started to fly Masters this year and I was looking to
> reduce the down lines the speed of the Hydeout.  I also was looking
> for a hot and humid day and the engine (OS 140 RX) was able turn the
> prop very well, and I didn't have problems.  
> 
> I flew my Focus and tried the prop.  I really liked the "constan
> speed" effect on the Focus also.  The one I am using is 15.75x11
> (original 15.75x13).  Probably you have the Mintor 1.7 or OS 160
> since you are using 15.5x12.  It is 15.75 or 15.5?  I think I have
> 15.75.
> 
> Vicente Bortone
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 

> ATTACHMENT part 2 message/rfc822 
> From:    "Bob Pastorello" <rcaerobob at cox.net>
> To:    "NSRCA" <discussion at nsrca.org>
> Subject:    A "Lockhart Prop" Update...
> Date:    Tue, 25 May 2004 02:10:40 +0000
> 
> This past weekend, I enjoyed the challenge (ahem) of attempting to
> fly in the most incredible turbulence, gusts, and changes in
> direction of wind during a pattern contest that I can recall.  The
> first thing I made note of on practice day was that the APC 17 x 12
> Std was WAY too fast on the Arresti (11 lbs), so I had to try the
> Lockhart Twister....bolted on at the motel on Friday night...
>     Saturday - early enough to rudely awaken all the sloths in the
> motor home (Team A/S, you there??), I managed a quick test flight.  I
> was happily surprised to clearly see what I was after.  Good
> acceleration - not nearly as rapid on the bite as a 2 blade Std, but
> plenty good - and really exceptional braking.  The three blader just
> offerred this very smooth dynamic brake that really made it easier to
> manage things.
>     My thanks to Dave Lockhart for doing his re-pitch, and my plea to
> Fred Burgdorf to make a mold.  The 15.5 x 12 three blade is a
> wonderful setup...mine was turning about 8150 on Magnum 15%, slightly
> less on two other brands I was able to run side by side.  I was very
> surprised to actually see 120 rpm difference on a prop of this load.
>     Anywho - if you guys are looking for a great braking prop that
> still operates in the torque band of our motors - contact Dave
> Lockhart....(Lance - I'm sure he can replace your modified
> prop...<G>)
> 
> Bob Pastorello
> rcaerobob at cox.net
> www.rcaerobats.net
> 
> 


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Bob Pastorello 
rcaerobob at cox.net
emc2300 at yahoo.com


	
		
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