Best 3D prop for DA 85

[1bad42]

I just ran my 4th gallon through my 85 and was thinking of going to a 27" prop. Right now I'm running a 26x10 ZM carbon fiber prop on a Slimline Pitts. Is there a better prop out there that will put more air over the control surfaces and reduce torque?

[Greyhoundman]

I have used a Mejzlik 26-10 for break in, liked it quite a bit then switched to a Mejzlik 27-10TH. I like the 27-10TH but is spins up very high RPM's and is loud, I tried a Xoar 26-12 today for a few flights and did not care for it too much it had a much slower spool up than either of the Mejzlik's. I have a Regular Mejzlik 27-10 from my 100 that I may try on the 85. In all likelyhood I will stay with the 26-10 Mejzlik, as I felt it had the best overall performance......No RPM #'s I evaluate my props, by how my plane flies not the rpm #'s

[1bad42]

Thanks greyhoundman, Let me know if you try the regular 27x10 and how it performs. I'm trying to find a prop that will reduce torque. I'm having to hold full right aileron to try and keep the plane from torque rolling in a hover.(35 degrees of throw)

[RustyTumbles]

Standard 27x10 Mejzlik works great for me.

[smarks]

There are several other threads on this topic that may help you:

http://www.flyinggiants.com/forums/f...op-5000ft.html
http://www.flyinggiants.com/forums/f...prop-da85.html

I like a Menz 26x10 for 3D.

[Flatlandman]

one of these 2 are the best i think the 27x10th is better but if you want faster spool up than that youll need to go 26x10
Mezjlick
27x10th
26x10

i dont care about sound and going to a reqular 27x10 you lose a lot of performance.

[1bad42]

I just got off the phone with DA and the guy there told me to go with a 27x10th or a 3 blade prop. But he was out of the 27x10th.

[1bad42]

Has anyone ran a XOAR Eagle Nose Beechwood with Carbon Fiber Tips?

[krayzc]

i like the 26B i have only flew the 26A and the 26B

[1bad42]

	Quote: Originally Posted by krayzc
	i like the 26B i have only flew the 26A and the 26B

I tried the Vess 26A and 26B TBM 26x10 and a ZM 26x10 carbon fiber this weekend. The Vess 26B was by far the best of the bunch!.

[gareth.ky]

I'm using the 26x12 Mejzlik and getting much better pullout than on the 27x12TH. That's the prop that QQ recommends for his DA-85 setups. I haven't flown 3D with is but its a much better IMAC prop.

[khedge]

Am using a Xoar 27 3D prop, and it work great for 3D. The prop spools up fast. I have also tried a Xoar 27*10 carbon tip. This prop is great for IMAC and it is very quiet.