bbrown2828
150cc
23x9 xion carbon from redwingrc u won't go wrong there
DLE 55 Prop choice?
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I know this is an old thread but I used it in decision making to purchase a new prop for my DLE 55
I have always run a 23X8 either Xoar or Falcon Wood.
I have since taken the plunge to a Falcon Carbon Fiber 23X9. I will let ya'll know my take on the difference. I plan to fly a flight with my 23X8 wood, switch props over and fly another flight for direct comparison.
I do not know the RPM that my prop swings, I tune mine by ear.
Standby for updates!
eace:
I have always run a 23X8 either Xoar or Falcon Wood.
I have since taken the plunge to a Falcon Carbon Fiber 23X9. I will let ya'll know my take on the difference. I plan to fly a flight with my 23X8 wood, switch props over and fly another flight for direct comparison.
I do not know the RPM that my prop swings, I tune mine by ear.
Standby for updates!
eace:
Down here at sea level in Houston. 90 degrees and 100% humidity that is what I got for RPM's.
DLE-55, Bowman ring, reed block mod, Stock muffler.
Falcon Wood 23X8 6850 RPM static on the ground
Falcon 23X9 6700 Static
Is it the best hover only prop? -- NO, the 23X8 yeilds more instant power. However it is a very good balanced prop that allows for more high energy fun.
I would say the loss in instant power is small, but the increase in top end is easily noticed.
I am flying an 18 lb pilot extra 330 around, the airplane would need a da60 to be a rocket.
DLE-55, Bowman ring, reed block mod, Stock muffler.
Falcon Wood 23X8 6850 RPM static on the ground
Falcon 23X9 6700 Static
Is it the best hover only prop? -- NO, the 23X8 yeilds more instant power. However it is a very good balanced prop that allows for more high energy fun.
I would say the loss in instant power is small, but the increase in top end is easily noticed.
I am flying an 18 lb pilot extra 330 around, the airplane would need a da60 to be a rocket.
Bbcorvette18
70cc twin V2
Seems like low rpm? I was spinning a xoar carbon fiber 23x8 at 7300 I'm at about 500' elevation. This is an old stock dle55 by old I mean it's got over 80 gallons through it.