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Propping for power!

Article Abstract:

The correct propeller can determine a model airplane's aerobatic performance. Generally, propellers with larger diameters have greater thrust and those with more pitch are faster. Testing propellers within a particular brand makes them easier to evaluate.

Author: Patrick, Dave
Publisher: Air Age, Inc.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1993
Aircraft propellers

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Expo, dual rates and more

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Dual rate, variable-trace, and exponential are all common settings on most radios, but few model fliers use them. All can increase or decrease servo response in a nonlinear way for better handling without loss of control. All are described.

Author: Patrick, Dave
Publisher: Air Age, Inc.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1993
Column, Models and modelmaking, Model aircraft radio controls, Radio controls

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Knife-edge loop

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A knife-edge loop is a difficult aerobatic maneuver that requires a special airplane model and a powerful rudder. It also needs the right type of propeller to achieve thrust and a lot of motor power.

Author: Patrick, Dave
Publisher: Air Age, Inc.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1995
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Subjects list: Airplanes, Model, Model aircraft
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