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Old 10-18-2009, 07:52 PM
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Default Catto prop max RPM ?
What is the max rpm for a Catto 3 blade prop in level flight ?
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Old 10-18-2009, 07:58 PM
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mine says 3200 rpm max on it. why do you ask? are you thinking of running it that fast
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Old 10-19-2009, 09:01 PM
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mine says 3200 rpm max on it. why do you ask? are you thinking of running it that fast
Just setting the limits on my VM1000C.
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Old 10-19-2009, 10:42 PM
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Wouldn't it be better to set your engine overspeed limit? Assume it would be lower than the prop limit.......

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