3-bladed props for OS160FX

[Earl Haury]

Generally the pitch of a Bolly prop performs as though it's 2 "pitches" less than the same number APC. A 16x12 Bolly is roughly equivalent to a 16x10 APC for example. Also, the Mezlik props are the opposite - a 16x12 Mezlik is roughly equal to a 16x14 APC. Worth considering when buying high dollar props.

Earl
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Wayne Galligan 
  To: discussion at nsrca.org 
  Sent: Monday, November 15, 2004 5:07 PM
  Subject: Re: 3-bladed props for OS160FX


  I have one of those too and have yet to give it a try.  It may be awhile so if I remember I'll report back on it.

  WG

    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: randy10926 at comcast.net 
    To: discussion at nsrca.org 
    Sent: Monday, November 15, 2004 4:57 PM
    Subject: Re: 3-bladed props for OS160FX


    Would the bolly 16X10 3 blade be enough prop?

    Randy

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      Randy,

      Bob P. has an OS 1.60 he runs the APC 15.75x13.... I think it might even be a depitched prop of Dave Lockharts.  I sent him a Bolly 16x12 to use for comparison and am awaiting his test results.  
      I tried the Bolly  on my OS 1.40 vs. a 16x11 GSW c.f. prop I have and the GSW prop was quieter and a had better braking. 

      Wayne G.

        ----- Original Message ----- 
        From: randy10926 at comcast.net 
        To: discussion at nsrca.org @nsrca. 
        Sent: Monday, November 15, 2004 3:41 PM
        Subject: 3-bladed props for OS160FX


        So what 3 bladed prop would you use on an OS160FX?  

        Any reason to think a bolly carbon prop is better than an APC on this engine?

        Randy
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