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Old 03-09-2009, 10:22 PM   #1
granspeed
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Default Prop Choice for E-Flite Park480

Hey Guys,

I'm experiementing on props for my Eflite Park 480 for 3D flying and was wondering what everyone else were running and what you think of the choices I've made so far

Here's what I've run so far and what I think

APC 12x6E
Works good on windy days to get some extra speed to cut through the wind. I get most climb power with this prop but little slow on throttle response during hovers and harriers. Also, sometimes it doesn't like being in a tight flat spin.

Xoar 12x4
Easier to control during hovers and harriers than the APC 12x6E. climbs to about the same height as well but with extra time and full throttle. On the windy days 10mph with gusts of 15mph you can really notice the plane struggling. (On the flip side, I can control my harriers to land against the wind easier!!)

Xoar 11x4
Easiest to control hovers by far. Just no speed or climb power at all. Would not want to run it on really windy days.

So far I'm thinking 12x4 has been the best compromise. I know other guys at the club where I fly at that has the same size planes and swears by APC 11x5.5E props so I may try that next.

If anyone can give me other ideas I would greatly appreciate it!!

PS. Park 480 puts out about 275watts on 3 cell
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