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Old 10-02-2006, 01:03 PM   #5 (permalink)
toprudder
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Default Re: H9 Extra 260 maiden flight, yeeeaahhhhhh

Quote: Originally Posted by JustPlaneCrazy
I would use a 20 x 10 or 22 x 10 prop to break in the engine.
Yeah, I agree. I'm running a 22x8 Pro Zinger right now to break mine in, at present it is turning about 6800. A 24x10 sounds a little much, I don't think I would go over a 23x8.

Also, I added some baffles to my cowling, which reduced the head temp from 210 to 180.

Bob R.
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