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Old 03-17-2015, 05:41 PM
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Default Prop design software

http://propdesign.jimdo.com

PROP_DESIGN is open source, public domain, aircraft propeller design software. PROP_DESIGN can also be used to design products that are similar to aircraft propellers, such as:

took this from the website.

heard the developer talk on the airplane geeks podcast. free stuff for you prop geeks out there.
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Old 03-17-2015, 06:50 PM
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Old 03-17-2015, 07:54 PM
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Default Is that a new prop Vlad?

Looks like you are sporting a new prop with leading edge protection. How do you like it over your old one. Better performing?
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Old 03-17-2015, 08:07 PM
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Looks like you are sporting a new prop with leading edge protection. How do you like it over your old one. Better performing?
That's an aluminum tape for dryers from Home Depot Mark. One application holds about 50 - 70 hours vs electric tape at 5 -8 hours
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What happens when one side lets go before the other in flight?
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