KR>Re: Sensenich

2021-07-09 Thread Flesner
On 7/9/2021 5:00 PM, Flesner wrote: Pitch in inches X rpm = rev per minute X 60 minutes = inches per hour / 12 / 5280 = mph ( I think I got that right) +++ That should have been: pitch in inches X rpm = inches per minute X 60 minutes

KR>Re: Sensenich

2021-07-09 Thread Flesner
On 7/9/2021 3:38 PM, Oscar Zuniga wrote: The KR is certainly an efficient airframe with an efficient airfoil. If I run the same efficienty calc as Larry ran, using my Continental A75 turning 2450 RPM (redline is 2600) turning my 72x36 Culver prop, theoretical 100% efficiency would move the ai

KR>Re: Sensenich

2021-07-08 Thread Flesner
On 7/8/2021 8:06 AM, danrh...@gmail.com wrote: I am not sure why this never occurred to me when I was flying KR, maybe the cost. + When it comes to props Ed Sterba props are hard to beat, cost and performance. I'm runn

KR>Re: Sensenich

2021-07-08 Thread danrh320
I am not sure why this never occurred to me when I was flying KR, maybe the cost. They are expensive, but do solve the issue of the limit on the length of the prop for the RPM necessary to achieve maximum power out of an auto conversion engine. I am flying a 3 blade ground adjustable prop from