edge540l

have a 55ax on my pro yak with a 12.25x3.75 lhs will not have any 13x4 props in for a month so i ordered one through swanyshouse.is there a difference in the xroar wood over the plastic apc props,what should i notice with the wood prop

ThumbSkull

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They are much lighter and spool faster. Oh, and they pull great.

Ernie Misner

Definitely try the MS 13x6 Scimitar S2 prop on your 55!!!!

Ernie

edge540l

where do i locate one

Ernie Misner

Tower Hobbies has them. I got a 14x6 S2 for my Saito 82 also. It likes that a lot..... was using a 14x4W APC and you'd think that S2 prop would be too much for it but for some reason the way the S2's are made they load the engines differently. Same goes for the APC vs S2 on the 55AX's.... the 13x6 S2 works like a charm.

You can always have your LHS order a couple of them for you. The price is nice compared to the APC W ones also.

Ernie

edge540l

i got a 13x4 master airscrew from the lhs and what a difference over the 12.25x3.75, can not wait till the xoar 13x4 comes in to try that

Ernie Misner

Hey Edge, but was your MA the Scimitar S2 series?

Ernie

edge540l

no the k deried black with the white tips

chuck993

my 55 ax sucks, unreliable

ThumbSkull

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You are the only one. Many would argue the 55AX is the best 50-60 size 2-stroke on the market.
Unreliable usually points to the glow plug or air in the fuel from vibration. The stock muffler, while a bit heavy is very good.

13x4 IS the prop for 3D below 2000'ASL.

Here is a guy that can prove it. I don't have any video of mine.

[link=http://www.smilexpress.net/photos/RC/vids/McDDD_chinn_yak_don%27t_look_back_hi.wmv]McDDD - OS55AX - APC13x4 Video link[/link]

chuck993

LOL...I am sure...I've actually heard a lot of negative comments about that engine. I do love OS, but the 55 AX is not their best work.

Ernie Misner

Wow, cool video of Dave flying! What plane is that.... the Edge?

Thanks,

Ernie

ThumbSkull

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That's actually a Chinn Yak but it isn't the plane that makes that video great. It's Dave's thumbs.
Mostly it was to point out that a 55AX with a 13x4 is a great way to go on a 40 size 3D machine in the 4lb. zone.

edge540l

really i have a 55ax and have a ton of flights on it and never gave me a problem,now my 91fx will never run the same from tank to tank where the 55ax runs smooth all day long and is a power house,got a xoar 13x4 prop and will be trying it out tonight

edge540l

well tried out the 13x4 xoar and it really woke the 55 up spool up is insane and it will hover between 1/4 to 1/2 now.gonna order a 15x4 for the razor yak,which will be for sale,or will trade it with the 91fx for another proyak with a 55ax no servos just airframe and motor with the razor yak

Ernie Misner

Hey ThumSkull, which series is that MA 13x4 you are talking about. I want to try one of those as well as the as the 13x6 Scimitar S2 that is working great on my Fusion.

Thanks,

Ernie

ThumbSkull

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13x4 S2
13x4 APC sport (not W)
13x4 Xoar

All good choices. I like the Xoar wood.

edge540l

just put the xoar 13x4 wood on and what a big difference over the plastic one i was running really happy with it

Ernie Misner

Are the Xoar's something my LHS can order for me? Does the price compare to the MA's or the more expensive APC Wides?

Thanks,

Ernie

chuck993

Xoars are excellent props, I use them on my gasser, top quality.

chuck993

Hey, I had a brain fart...I have no problems with the OS 55AX, I meant the evolution 52NX....SORRY!

ThumbSkull

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Swany's house carries the Xoars.

[link=http://www.swanyshouse.com/xoar/props.aspx]Swany's Xoars[/link]
also
[link=http://www.texas-hobbies.com/props.htm]Ian at Texas Hobbies has them.[/link]