propeller size

  1. N

    What prop should i use?

    Hey guys, i made a simple glider that has a 1200mm wing span, 840mm length and weighs in around at 800-900 grams with all the electronics including the battery. the shape and design is a mix of the FT explorer and FT simple storch. I currently have a 40a ESC and a 2212 2200kv motor and do not...
  2. Capt Kevin

    6x3Prop on an 1806

    I've read many posts of members using a 6x3 prop on an 1806 motor. Here's a bad picture of my result. The thickness of the prop's center section won't allow the nut to tighten down to the nylon locking insert. What am I missing here? The motor and prop came from FT.
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    Help! Prop Sizing Questions (PLEASE HELP!!)

    For my university project I am calculating the performance of a UAV however I am struggling to calculate the dynamic and static thrust produced by a prop. Which leads me to a couple of questions... 1) When calculating the thrust of a motor with a prop, how do I determine the RPM of the motor...
  4. W

    any calculator tools to optimize propeller size for "found" electric motors?

    any calculator tools to optimize propeller size for "found" electric motors? I was thinking about scratch building an aircraft, and using a pair of Dewalt 60v FlexVolt 7 1/4 cordless saws for propulsion as they report the motor produces 1600 watts at 5800 RPM, but I am not sure of the...