NexStar replacement prop
04-21-2004, 10:10 PM
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NexStar replacement prop
The NexStar comes with an 11x5 prop. I found the plane to be a little mushy in any kind of wind over 10 mph. I managed to ding my prop pretty good the other day, and went to replace it with a Master Airscrew 11x5. I hava bit of trouble getting it on the shaft and went to borrow a reamer. The fellow flyer also handed me a 10x7 APC prop and told me to give that a try to see if it made a difference.
Wow! With that extra pitch, the NexStar had so much more authority in the air. All of the mushiness was gone, and it was like flying a brand new plane. I am sticking with the 10x7 APC for this one!
Wow! With that extra pitch, the NexStar had so much more authority in the air. All of the mushiness was gone, and it was like flying a brand new plane. I am sticking with the 10x7 APC for this one!
04-22-2004, 10:39 AM
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RE: NexStar replacement prop
Try 11X6.... 11X7 is a bit too much load for the engine size. (you can get away with the higher load with 20% or higher nitro...)
The 11X 6 will increase the speed the prop wants to pull the aircraft... plus maintain your static thrust of the larger "disc" area.
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Welcome to the world of experimenting with different props to make the airplane perform better.
The 11X 6 will increase the speed the prop wants to pull the aircraft... plus maintain your static thrust of the larger "disc" area.
and...
Welcome to the world of experimenting with different props to make the airplane perform better.
