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Old 05-10-2013, 04:07 PM
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Default Electric or hydraulic - Which is best?
Any thoughts on propeller design? Electric or hydraulic constant speed...which is better? Why?
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Old 05-10-2013, 04:15 PM
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What engine and airframe??

What intended use of the aircraft??
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Old 05-10-2013, 05:57 PM
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What engine and airframe??

What intended use of the aircraft??
The engine will be a V6, around 300 hp. A T-51 airframe. Aerobatic at +6 / -4.
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Old 05-10-2013, 06:19 PM
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Is the PSRU even capable of supporting a hydraulic prop???
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Old 05-11-2013, 11:31 AM
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Electric won't work well for aerobatics... too slow to respond.
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Old 05-11-2013, 11:53 AM
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As stated before, the hydraulic is typically better for most applications.
Electrics are normally used where hydraulics are not available.
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