Re: Prop Camber?

From: torqueburner <beammeup_at_fast.net>
Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2006 22:23:40 -0000

--- In Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com, "doctorgonzo788" <doctorgonzo788@...>
wrote:
>
. . . was using the Ikara props with white blades. Are you using the newer
> ones with translucent blades?

I don't think so, these are the only ones I've seen, and I'd say they are white. I recall
looking at your Double Trouble prop at Lakehurst last summer, and these look the same
as that one.

. . The camber is pretty easy to change by just curling the blade up. You
> can sort of roll it up well past where it should be and hold it there
> for a minute, and it'll stay.

Ahhh - maybe we weren't patient enough, and didn't roll it up long enough.

. . . I put quite a bit of camber in the blades (maybe 8%) because they
> flare and flatten out a bit with power.
>
So I guess you do this before setting the pitch. Ok, there is just enough time to try this
before our competition on Friday.

Thanks, Chris!
Received on Mon Apr 24 2006 - 15:23:53 CEST