Post by jklong03 on Jun 2, 2013 3:40:44 GMT 1
I've read in this thread that a 10x5 APC was a suitable prop for my SuperCub LP+.
The one I bought (not from my local LHS but one that was close to work) was labeled "APC Composite Propeller"
LP 10050E 10x5 E.
But none of the bushings in it were right for the LP motor's shaft and when I tried to use the closest fit in the rear recess I had nothing left to put on the front recess that was even close. Itching to fly because it was calm, I forged ahead (yes, I know, dumb idea!) and tightened everything down the best I could and could immediately tell this flight wasn't going as planned! I just chopped the power and dead-sticked on the adjacent parking lot and got lucky and landed with no damage.
Enough of this tempting the fates, I'll wait until I can get to my real store and I think I'll go with the GWS 10x6 I tried on one of my earlier planes that I "lost" (and I do mean lost, you'll see my threads about those adventures elsewhere).
At least I'm learning one valuable lesson, if things don't "feel right", put it on the ground NOW!
The one I bought (not from my local LHS but one that was close to work) was labeled "APC Composite Propeller"
LP 10050E 10x5 E.
But none of the bushings in it were right for the LP motor's shaft and when I tried to use the closest fit in the rear recess I had nothing left to put on the front recess that was even close. Itching to fly because it was calm, I forged ahead (yes, I know, dumb idea!) and tightened everything down the best I could and could immediately tell this flight wasn't going as planned! I just chopped the power and dead-sticked on the adjacent parking lot and got lucky and landed with no damage.
Enough of this tempting the fates, I'll wait until I can get to my real store and I think I'll go with the GWS 10x6 I tried on one of my earlier planes that I "lost" (and I do mean lost, you'll see my threads about those adventures elsewhere).
At least I'm learning one valuable lesson, if things don't "feel right", put it on the ground NOW!
