propeller

Hello, I am going to build a ft versa wing as a pusher but i have a question about my motor and prop. I am going to using a turnigy D2826-10 which is 1400kv motor and I am going to use a 3 cell battery. My prop is a 7x5. My question is if it will be able to have enough power to fly. Thank you in...

Howzit guys, I am building a larger aerial hex to carry NEX / DSLR sized cameras but the larger the frame, the more challengning to transport. I'm going to get the umbrella style folding frame so either: I take the props off when transporting get folding props I was wondering if anyone has...

I have noticed that each time the "guys" fly without landing gear they never break a prop. How do they do it? Do they have a programmed ESC with a brake or just something that keeps the prop stopped in the same position. I would like to learn. Anyone that can help would be appreciated.

One thing I've noticed in a lot of advice columns and articles is that most discussions of power draw are based on bench testing. Hook up the battery, ESC, motor, and prop, with a watt-meter in-line. Run it up, and check the power draw. Put it on a force balance and check the thrust. This...

I just pimped my motor/prop test stand and wanted to share a couple pics. It's just two scrap pieces of 2"x6", black spray paint, Rubber feet from Home Depot and a 10"x19" decal. I'll attach the flames art .pdf for those interested. :) Download Flames Decal ----> OGBugsy

I'm mostly done building one of David's Tricopters and one of the things that still isn't very clear to me is the thought process that goes into prop selection for a particular motor/battery setup. It might become clear when I fly the tricopter and experiment with different props. For...

I'm a newbie looking for my first handful of props of various sizes (to test with a watt-meter) for the Swappable Trainer and an FT Versa Wing, both with an NTM Prop Drive Series 28-26A 1200kv / 286w motor and 3 cell 2200 battery: I've been looking here: Hardware & Accessories > Propellers...

Hi, I'm a complete noob, so purchased a handful of props to test from Hobbyking, as I wasn't sure what size I would need. I'm building the swappable trainer - NTM 26 28 1200KV motor, 3 cell 2200 battery. Only 2 of the props came with a bushings kit (6x4, 8x4) so I have several props that...

Hi, I bought this motor: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=5354 and I need a good prop for my quad, it weights 2KG. If someone could explain about CW and CCW. Thank You!

Hi guys! I'm a new (and a noob as must say) around here and I have a beginner question for you :) I'm actually building my first quad with the Knuckle H-Quad frame created by the flitetest crew. The thing is, I followed the recommendations regarding the LiPo, ESCs, motors and props but I would...

Today I went to my field, assembled my plane, and throttled up. Then the prop saver's rubber band flew off into some grass. Does anyone know why it came off, or if I am doing something wrong?

I have a Funcub (himax tuning setup) with a 13x4 apc prop. As this is a big prop, i hits the ground often when landing with added weight like gopro etc... I'm looking for a 3 bladed prop as a replacement for the 13x4 apc, as the lenght of the 3 blade prop should be shorter. Can anybody tell me...

I'm scratch building the FT Cruiser and would appreciate all the help that anyone can provide in designing the power system from the ground up. I know that I can use the parts specified by Flite Test but I really want to learn the fundamentals for future builds. I'm not into 3D flying yet so I...

Hello, I would like to build my first tricopter after David's design (From RCexplorer.se) and I may have a stupid question. Would there be any major advantage's of putting on 3 bladed props over the normal 2 blades? Any help in this would be greatly appreciated. Thank you:confused:

Hey guys, I am building my first balsa plane(photo and specs in attachement) and i am new to choosing motors,props,Esc,batteries myself as i have always bought bnf or plug and play airplanes. Could someone please help me find a good setup (electric) for this airplane ? Can be Hobbyking or...

Don't put your hand out to fend off a Cheap-N-Easy! I'm just getting back into flying RC at 59 years old after being away for right around 25 years. I started with a Park Flyer ultra micro P-51. A bit twitchy but so light it is tough as nails. Then an AXN Floater Jet, not as tough but fun...

So today I got my brand new Turnigy 9x. Excited and everythinig. So I quickly started to work with my planes to get all of them into my model memory. I was at tle last plane. The biggest one. 12x6 prop, DT750 motor. I wanted to play around with flaps and test all these things because this plane...

Hi guys, I was a noob a few months ago, now I am...moving out of the noob zone, but a few months ago, I purchased a JXF 13x8 prop from HobbyKing, I thought it would just fit onto my EDF outrunner but it didnt, so, now is when I have decided to ask some questions: Which motor should I get? Which...