Return-Path: Received: from [64.45.223.201] (account ) by logan.com (CommuniGate Pro WebUser 4.1b3) with HTTP id 2122470 for ; Mon, 14 Apr 2003 15:36:29 -0400 From: "Marvin Kaye" Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] Heavy Load +Stalled Prop+Wet Grass = Long Roll & damaged seat cushion To: flyrotary X-Mailer: CommuniGate Pro WebUser Interface v.4.1b3 Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2003 15:36:29 -0400 Message-ID: In-Reply-To: <00ff01c3028d$1d81dc80$0100a8c0@homeofficepc> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="ISO-8859-1"; format="flowed" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Posted for "Ian Beadle" : Hi Ed You sure do have some flying 'experiences'. I seem to remember you have a 68" prop. If you changed to a 72" with less pitch you would be able to absorb the extra horsepower withpout stalling the prop. My rotary spins up to 6400+rpm at start of roll, but the 72 1/2" X 81 prop is only 2250rpm and is not stalled. Ian RV6A Australia.