storklappe

I have a new DA-100 and have prop size questions.

The shop I bought the engine from said to break the engine in with a wood 26x10. This size sounded too small -- what do you guys think? They also said to use a 28x10 after about five gallons of gas. This size sounded too big -- again what do you guys think?

I normally would have gone with my gut feel and used a Mejelik 27x10 (for break-in and beyond) but the guy at the hobby shop is extremely knowlegeable and has never given me bad advice. The engine will be on a 28lb plane used for 3D, especially hovering and I'm worried the 28x10 may load the engine too much and cause over-heating.

Thanks for your help!!!

CAP232CM

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Try this thread and do a search there is a ton of stuff already posted.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_26...tm.htm#2647411

CAP232CM

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Found 2 more threads already posted.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_23...tm.htm#2315452


http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_3751579/tm.htm

Flyjets

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Hi

Mejelik 27x10

Is a great Prop for break In and I still use it because I like the spool up response. Other also run the 28 #10 when broken in.

Ian

JB Rekit

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I've used all three 26x10 3w wood and mejzlik 27x10 and 28x10.

The 27x10 was by far my favorite prop for both spool up and pull.

John

Imac Kiwi

Ditto above

I used a mejzlik 27x10 for break in and now use a mejzlik 28x10 for Imac sequence flying. I prefer the 28x10 for my purpose.

aviti

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When I bought my mine, DA recommended the Menz 27x10 for break-in and as the best prop for 3D. That's what I've been running and has worked great.