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01-31-2012, 05:19 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
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That is correct, a single blade is best of all.
In general one should expect a drop in cruise speed and an increased takeoff time and climb - and LOTS SMOOTHER.
All three blade props are not created equal. Viking found the Sensenich to be quite inferior to others, the Warp drive pulling the hardest. Ron gets off the ground far quicker with the Warp than the two blade people. If I recall correctly Vans only tried the Sensenich three blade, they will not share what figures they had with it, but that they would have to re write the POH. Most people seem to agree, the sacrifice in speed (if any) is far outweighed by the smoothness. Shaking everything apart is never a good thing in an aircraft.
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01-31-2012, 05:26 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
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I would have any aircraft dynamically balanced after installing the prop and painting the spinner. The two blade should be smooth also.
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01-31-2012, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Peterk
I can understand why we would want a three-blade if we were concerned about ground clearance, shorter blades etc....but other than that what is the advantage? Once the pitch was set, if we did get a better climb rate, it could only be at the sacrifice of cruise speed. Is it "curb appeal?"
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01-31-2012, 06:33 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2011
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Peterk
I can understand why we would want a three-blade if we were concerned about ground clearance, shorter blades etc....but other than that what is the advantage? Once the pitch was set, if we did get a better climb rate, it could only be at the sacrifice of cruise speed. Is it "curb appeal?"
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I think it would be much cheaper to carry around a spare blade and some velcro.
just pop the third blade on while parked.
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01-31-2012, 06:45 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: La Feria Texas
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If going for bling, carry TWO spare blades and make it four! Claim you are a Reno Racer..
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Originally Posted by tim walter
I think it would be much cheaper to carry around a spare blade and some velcro.
just pop the third blade on while parked.
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01-31-2012, 06:47 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Maryland
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I flew a Remos GX today which has a Rotax and a 3 bladed prop, it felt pretty smooth, I think I even noticed it when shutting down.
Peter
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