DLE 55 Prop choice?

[gyro]

Thanks, do you think it will still be fine at 5000' altitude, it seems we lose a lot of power here in CO.

Good point about density altitude... Yes you will not see the same level of performance as an aircraft at sea level for two reasons:

1- air - the airplane will not see as much oxygen for combustion, and this produce a little less power.

2- prop - the prop will not "bite" as much air (as it isn't there) resulting in less performance.

You'll need to adjust your engine choice accordingly.

 

[AMO FOCO]

That is the problem, as a teen on a lawn mowing budget, I don't have the money for a DA 60 or 70. What is thte best prop for the DLE 55 for most thrust?

 

[gyro]

Moved this conversation to a better location for engine help.

To get the most thrust, I say a 24x6 or Vess 24A would likely be the max limit for the DLE55. Hopefully others can chime in.
I run a 23x8 on DLE55's, and have heard the jump up one inch in length and down two in pitch will put a similar load on a gas engine.

 

[cardenflyer]

23x8 xion prop is the best I've used. I'd say you need something really light. What prop are you currently using?

 

[3dbandit]

i would think a 23x8 carbon would work well.

why not use the new dle 61?

 

[gyro]

[MENTION=2579]Pete[/MENTION] what are you using on the Aerobeez slicks you and Santiago are flying?

 

[AMO FOCO]

23x8 xion prop is the best I've used. I'd say you need something really light. What prop are you currently using?

I have been using a Bambula 23/8, but I have heard those are terrible, but I just got a Xoar 23/8 but I haven't run it yet. I would love to try a falcon CF prop, but they are so expensive, so I am going to try some of their wood props

 

[Pete]

[MENTION=2579]Pete[/MENTION] what are you using on the Aerobeez slicks you and Santiago are flying?

[MENTION=3]GYRO[/MENTION] on a DLE-55 or 55RA, Santiago and I both prefer a 23x8. You can't go wrong with XOAR. I don't really see a reason to use carbon in the 23" size range. If one is to do more sport flying or sport aerobatics, a 22x8 would be fine however the motor really screams and throttle management would be needed. I used a XOAR 23 3D-B prop on my 55RA/Slick and it was too much pitch. Hovering at lower than half throttle stick and hard to taxi lol. 23x8 is far the best combo. I also don't use VESS in the under 23" size. Seems to really load up my motor more than I like. The Acro props at Aerobeez works great as well! So far Santiago and I both are flying the ACRO 23x8 props on the Slick and MXS-R.

 

[3dcarter]

I just switched to a 23x8 on my 55 and it seems to be just a tad bit more than the 22x8 ever did. It now rockets out of a hover. As for type, I perfer Xoar because they're cheap and relaible. I'm currently doing some testing between the beechwood and the laminated, and so far, not much difference in performance.

 

[AMO FOCO]

I recieved a Falcon 24x8 for Christmas, and I was wondering if anyone has tried that on a DLE 55?