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Jungmeister · 11-12-2009, 11:28 AM

I would like to know what the best prop is for a DA-150 on a 42% Super Decathlon. I am currently running a XOAR 32 x 10. It works fine but is there a better one?

Ken

N726AC · 11-12-2009, 11:36 AM

I just recently tried the laminated Xoar 30X12 on a DA 150 and really like it. 37.5% Pilot-RC Yak.

nickb · 11-12-2009, 11:40 AM

What kit is that? i really like it. 30-12 Mej. would be the next prop I would try.

zzw26n · 11-12-2009, 12:17 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by nickb
	30-12 Mej. would be the next prop I would try.

My favorite also ..... nice and quite also.

Edgeman 540 · 11-12-2009, 12:32 PM

I've run a 32X10 Mejlick,32X10 Menz S and a Bolly wood 32X10 and like them all.They all pull really good but if noise is a issue go with the Mejlick.The Bolly is the loudest out of all three and I do mean loud.As far as spool up,the wood props give faster throttle response than the carbon fiber props.
I hope this helps you out.

Jungmeister · 11-12-2009, 01:15 PM

Guys thanks for the advice. I rounded up 2 more props to try next time I go to the field. They are 30 x 12 MenzS and a 32 x 10 Mejzlik. I'm looking for a little more speed and quietness. The Mejzlik 30 x 12 might be just the answer. I'll let you know how these other 2 props perform.

Nickb the kit came from AMR-RC.com in Canada. Sometimes they run a good sale.
http://www.amr-rc.com/index.php?path...cathlon42_info

Ken

STLAV8R · 11-12-2009, 01:19 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by zzw26n
	My favorite also ..... nice and quite also.

Do you like it better than the Mejzlik 3 blade 28.5x12? (For IMAC?)

nickb · 11-25-2009, 01:03 PM

I want one on floats!

Jungmeister · 12-13-2009, 07:44 PM

I went flying today and did some prop testing on the DA 150. The first was a Menz 30-12. The performance (speed and vertical climb) on this plane not as good as the Xoar 32-10. However, it was very quiet.

The next prop was a Mejzlik 32-10. It's performance was as good as the Xoar and maybe a little better. It was also very quiet.

The first 23 flights on this plane have been with the Xoar 32-10. All of these flights have had a sound that was very, for lack of a better term, rattley. Almost as if the engine was producing the sound. I sure felt relieved to realize that it was all the prop. This prop also rips on a shallow dive at full power. The other two props don't make this noise.

We have come up with one more prop to try, a Menz 32-10. So far the Mejzlik is the clear winner, the Xoar second and the Menz last. I'll let you know how the Menz 32-10 performs when we fly it.

Ken

Neil4 · 12-13-2009, 07:51 PM

Mejlik 30x12.....Great vertical, good downline braking and spoils up fairly quickly to make for a good freestyle prop as well.

shogunmst · 12-13-2009, 09:39 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Neil4
	Mejlik 30x12.....Great vertical, good downline braking and spoils up fairly quickly to make for a good freestyle prop as well.

That's the only prop I'll use... I've tried others but this one works the best of all......
Good Luck
Shawn

Jungmeister · 12-14-2009, 11:59 AM

Neil and Shawn I have to agree with your use of a Mejzlik 30-10 on a 3D type plane. However, on a big scale Super Decathlon with over 4000 sqin of wing area weighing 75#, there is enough drag on the down line that the prop doesn't play much of a factor.

kevinf2501 · 12-14-2009, 12:26 PM

I use the PT 32x10 props from TBM. I have 5 DA-150's and its the only prop i will use. I prefer it to the Meijlik 32x10 and its also cheaper than the Meijlik.

Flatlandman · 12-14-2009, 01:55 PM

+1 for the 30x12 mejzlic

STLAV8R · 12-14-2009, 02:41 PM

MEJ 32 x 10

11-12-2009, 11:28 AM	#1
Jungmeister Gettin' Lower! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Arlington, TX, USA Posts: 35	DA-150 best prop I would like to know what the best prop is for a DA-150 on a 42% Super Decathlon. I am currently running a XOAR 32 x 10. It works fine but is there a better one? Ken Attached Thumbnails 52.9 KB · Views: 21 121.6 KB · Views: 26 Last edited by Jungmeister; 11-12-2009 at 11:31 AM. Reason: add photo

11-12-2009, 11:36 AM	#2
N726AC 100LL User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ft Myers Florida Posts: 4,300	Re: DA-150 best prop I just recently tried the laminated Xoar 30X12 on a DA 150 and really like it. 37.5% Pilot-RC Yak. __________________ TonyG@RedAeroRC.com

11-12-2009, 11:40 AM	#3
nickb Boulder is my Hero!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Valdosta GA Age: 36 Posts: 268	Re: DA-150 best prop What kit is that? i really like it. 30-12 Mej. would be the next prop I would try.

11-12-2009, 12:32 PM	#5
Edgeman 540 Half Ass Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Age: 39 Posts: 3,282	Re: DA-150 best prop I've run a 32X10 Mejlick,32X10 Menz S and a Bolly wood 32X10 and like them all.They all pull really good but if noise is a issue go with the Mejlick.The Bolly is the loudest out of all three and I do mean loud.As far as spool up,the wood props give faster throttle response than the carbon fiber props. I hope this helps you out. __________________ Chris

11-12-2009, 01:15 PM	#6
Jungmeister Gettin' Lower! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Arlington, TX, USA Posts: 35	Re: DA-150 best prop Guys thanks for the advice. I rounded up 2 more props to try next time I go to the field. They are 30 x 12 MenzS and a 32 x 10 Mejzlik. I'm looking for a little more speed and quietness. The Mejzlik 30 x 12 might be just the answer. I'll let you know how these other 2 props perform. Nickb the kit came from AMR-RC.com in Canada. Sometimes they run a good sale. http://www.amr-rc.com/index.php?path...cathlon42_info Ken Attached Thumbnails 24.7 KB · Views: 13 13.6 KB · Views: 15 17.0 KB · Views: 14 19.2 KB · Views: 14

11-25-2009, 01:03 PM	#8
nickb Boulder is my Hero!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Valdosta GA Age: 36 Posts: 268	Re: DA-150 best prop I want one on floats!

12-13-2009, 07:44 PM	#9
Jungmeister Gettin' Lower! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Arlington, TX, USA Posts: 35	Re: DA-150 best prop I went flying today and did some prop testing on the DA 150. The first was a Menz 30-12. The performance (speed and vertical climb) on this plane not as good as the Xoar 32-10. However, it was very quiet. The next prop was a Mejzlik 32-10. It's performance was as good as the Xoar and maybe a little better. It was also very quiet. The first 23 flights on this plane have been with the Xoar 32-10. All of these flights have had a sound that was very, for lack of a better term, rattley. Almost as if the engine was producing the sound. I sure felt relieved to realize that it was all the prop. This prop also rips on a shallow dive at full power. The other two props don't make this noise. We have come up with one more prop to try, a Menz 32-10. So far the Mejzlik is the clear winner, the Xoar second and the Menz last. I'll let you know how the Menz 32-10 performs when we fly it. Ken

12-13-2009, 07:51 PM	#10
Neil4 Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 781	Re: DA-150 best prop Mejlik 30x12.....Great vertical, good downline braking and spoils up fairly quickly to make for a good freestyle prop as well. __________________ Team Hitec Stansphotos.com North East IMAC Airframes Carden Aircraft

12-14-2009, 11:59 AM	#12
Jungmeister Gettin' Lower! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Arlington, TX, USA Posts: 35	Re: DA-150 best prop Neil and Shawn I have to agree with your use of a Mejzlik 30-10 on a 3D type plane. However, on a big scale Super Decathlon with over 4000 sqin of wing area weighing 75#, there is enough drag on the down line that the prop doesn't play much of a factor.

12-14-2009, 12:26 PM	#13
kevinf2501 Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: United States, NJ, Waldwick Posts: 657 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: DA-150 best prop I use the PT 32x10 props from TBM. I have 5 DA-150's and its the only prop i will use. I prefer it to the Meijlik 32x10 and its also cheaper than the Meijlik. __________________ Current Planes Hempel 40% Cub DA120 Aeroworks Ultimate 20-300 DA170 Aeroworks Extra 300 DA170

12-14-2009, 01:55 PM	#14
Flatlandman Your my boy Blue!!!1 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lexington Kentucky U.S.A. Posts: 4,209	Re: DA-150 best prop +1 for the 30x12 mejzlic __________________ Thanx to The Crew Mike B. Jim Z. Ed J. Jim S. Airman Wheels www.jerseymodeler.com lazertoyz.com Last edited by Flatlandman; 12-14-2009 at 03:22 PM.

12-14-2009, 02:41 PM	#15
STLAV8R Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: STL Posts: 4,056	Re: DA-150 best prop MEJ 32 x 10 __________________

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