[NSRCA-discussion] 4 blade spinner

Thu Nov 23 07:36:07 AKST 2006

Thanks Keith,
It is because of APC this is possible.  They also have some 
not-so-successful props.  They did the design work, I just set the 
parameters.

Mike
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Keith Black" <tkeithblack at gmail.com>
To: "NSRCA Mailing List" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
Sent: Wednesday, November 22, 2006 8:16 PM
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] 4 blade spinner

> Here here!
>
> I've been watching over the last several years as Mike has been
> experimenting with APC on design after design.  I've seen many props he's
> given to Lance and Art to experiment with, and it seems like every contest
> he has a new prop. We've even had fun giving some of the different designs
> funny names like "The Giant Butter Knife."
>
> When Art let me demo a prototype 18.1x10 I just couldn't believe the
> difference! I thought "this is a winner!" What's cool is even after this
> success Mike has found something better!
>
> Great job Mike, we've all benefited from your research!  Keep up the good
> work.
>
> Keith
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "mark hunt" <flyintexan at houston.rr.com>
> To: "NSRCA Mailing List" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2006 5:55 PM
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] 4 blade spinner
>
>
>> I don't if anyone has mentioned it...but:
>>
>> Thank you Dr. Mike for pushing the prop development forward.
>>
>> Mark
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Dr. Mike Harrison" <drmikedds at sbcglobal.net>
>> To: "NSRCA Mailing List" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
>> Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2006 4:15 PM
>> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] 4 blade spinner
>>
>>
>> > Kelley,
>> > If you are flying Sportsman, and I think everyone will agree, stick 
>> > with
>> > stock, off the shelf, items.  Dave's prop is great but it is a 
>> > repitched
>> > customized job.  There are excellent 2 blades that will serve you very
>> > well.
>> > I recommmend you buy a 2 blade and fly yourself into a stupor.  You can
>> > change to a variety of different props at little or no expense.
>> >
>> > mike
>> > ----- Original Message ----- 
>> > From: "Anthony Romano" <anthonyr105 at hotmail.com>
>> > To: <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
>> > Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2006 4:10 PM
>> > Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] 4 blade spinner
>> >
>> >
>> >> Kelly,
>> >> To simplify use a 17*12 or 16.5*12W and start flying. Later in the 
>> >> year
>> >> and
>> >> as your experience grows you can start playing with props and spending
>> >> money
>> >> on spinners.
>> >>
>> >> Anthony
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>>From: Kelly Regan <kelly.regan2 at verizon.net>
>> >>>Reply-To: NSRCA Mailing List <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
>> >>>To: NSRCA Mailing List <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
>> >>>Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] 4 blade spinner
>> >>>Date: Tue, 21 Nov 2006 15:43:06 -0500
>> >>>
>> >>>I don't have an extra back plate laying around so I need to purchase
> the
>> >>>complete spinner and backplate to get started.  Once I have it flying 
>> >>>I
>> >>>can
>> >>>always try different props without a spinner,  not very Formula 1 
>> >>>like,
>> >>>but
>> >>>you know!  ;)
>> >>>
>> >>>Bill e mailed me with a 4 blade and spinner used, but now I am not 
>> >>>sure
>> >>>about the 4 blade prop.
>> >>>
>> >>>One thing I have learned,  pattern plane setups are not cut and dried.
>> >>>.
>> >>>
>> >>>Nat Penton wrote:
>> >>> > Kelly
>> >>> > If you try the 4 blade do it with any backplate, only, before 
>> >>> > buying
>> >>> > the
>> >>> > spinner.  I'm surprised someone hasen't offered you a used spinner.
>> >>> > Nat
>> >>> >
>> >>> > ----- Original Message -----
>> >>> > From: "Kelly Regan" <kelly.regan2 at verizon.net>
>> >>> > To: "NSRCA Mailing List" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
>> >>> > Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2006 2:01 PM
>> >>> > Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] 4 blade spinner
>> >>> >
>> >>> >
>> >>> >
>> >>> >> That is where I was looking, Central Hobby.  They do not list a 4
>> >>> >> blade
>> >>> >> TT spinner
>> >>> >> larger then 3".
>> >>> >>
>> >>> >> Now with the other posts on the 4 blade I am not sure what to get.
>> >>> >> Maybe I will stick with a 2 blade for now and try out the 4 blade
> in
>> >>>the
>> >>> >> summer.
>> >>> >>
>> >>> >>
>> >>> >>
>> >>> >>
>> >>> >> Nat Penton wrote:
>> >>> >>
>> >>> >>> You can save about 35% if you buy the TT spinner from someone 
>> >>> >>> like
>> >>> >>> Central.
>> >>> >>> TT direct will nail you.
>> >>> >>>
>> >>> >>>
>> >>> >>> ----- Original Message -----
>> >>> >>> From: "Kelly Regan" <kelly.regan2 at verizon.net>
>> >>> >>> To: <NSRCA-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
>> >>> >>> Sent: Monday, November 20, 2006 9:39 PM
>> >>> >>> Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] 4 blade spinner
>> >>> >>>
>> >>> >>>
>> >>> >>>
>> >>> >>>
>> >>> >>>> I am getting ready to order the last few items for my 140RX
>> >>> >>>> powered Brio.
>> >>> >>>>
>> >>> >>>> I read some good things about the APC 15.5 x 12 4 blade
>> >>> >>>> prop and thought I would give that a try.
>> >>> >>>>
>> >>> >>>> My problem is I don't see a 4 blade spinner in 3 3/8" or 3 /1/2"
>> >>> >>>> that will fit the Brio.   3" looks way to small and I think it
>> >>> >>>> might
>> >>> >>>> look funny on the Brio.
>> >>> >>>>
>> >>> >>>> Any idea's ?
>> >>> >>>>
>> >>> >>>>
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