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Prop Specs 101

Prop Specs 101
All propellers are sold by two main specifications, the diameter and the pitch. Understanding these two specs will help you when it comes time to fine-tune the way your airplane flies. The diameter of the prop is the first thing to consider, this controls how much of the prop blade will extend from the center of the engine shaft out past the fuselage to grab onto the passing air and push it back over the...

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