A lower-pitch prop will give you higher static RPM and greater static
thrust. If you are otherwise happy with the prop, that's the only change
needed. Besides, your next prop will be faster to make and possibly
better, right?
David Paule
----- Original Message -----
From: gliderx5@comcast.net
To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 6:37 PM
Subject: Re: static thrust
Dan
I have the results of my static thrust testing at
http://home.comcast.net/~mmorrison123/engine_test.html. Corvair with a
homemade prop. 2500 RPM static giving 280 lbs thrust. I spoke with
William Wynne at Oshkosh, and he indicated that for a Piet I should be
more like 2700 RPM and 350 lbs thrust. I may look at getting a Warp
prop. It is highly likely that the factory can make a better prop than
I can.
Malcolm Morrison
----- Original Message -----
From: helspersew@aol.com
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Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 7:49:50 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada
Eastern
Subject: Re: static thrust
Gentlemen,
Has anyone done a static thrust test on their flying airplane (or
almost flying?). I have measured 265 lbs. with my Model A and my 76/46
prop. I would be curious how this stands up to others.
Dan Helsper
Poplar Grove, IL.
