General Prop discussion thread

[dadstoysbg]

Interesting that Xoar is now doing the same as Vess. I use Vess. Dennis

 

[gyro]

Interesting that Xoar is now doing the same as Vess. I use Vess. Dennis

I think they always have? But I like Xoar has so many sizes available.

 

[hone]

I've been really liking the Falcon props. Falcon 19x8 on the OS 33gt is very nice

 

[gyro]

I've been really liking the Falcon props. Falcon 19x8 on the OS 33gt is very nice

regulart wood or CF?

 

[hone]

Wood. I haven't tried any CF props yet. Maybe i'll get one when i find the prop size i like best. Those CF props are pricey :veryshocked:

 

[gyro]

Wood. I haven't tried any CF props yet. Maybe i'll get one when i find the prop size i like best. Those CF props are pricey :veryshocked:

yeah, they are. I'm getting ready to order a CF prop for my 71" Slick, DLE30. It's spinning cheap valley view RC 19x8 beechwood really well, so I'm thinking it'll really love a nice 19x8 CF prop.

-G

 

[dadstoysbg]

I used a lot of CF props in the past. When I discovered Vess and found them to perform as good as CF with out the worry I never went back. Didn't like worrying about landings. Dennis

 

[gyro]

I used a lot of CF props in the past. When I discovered Vess and found them to perform as good as CF with out the worry I never went back. Didn't like worrying about landings. Dennis

so a Vess 19B would be most similar to a 19x8?

 

[dadstoysbg]

I would say so. you must remember Vess has a tapered pitch. It may start out as 8 at the base but it tapers out at the tip. I've talked to Richard several times trying to understand his props. when he starts to talk the math I get a headache. I do know he tests his stuff in a wind tunnel. They do spool up fast but can create more noise. He told me the difference between A,B,C is about a 1/2in. All you can do is try one.
A example is a friend of mine needed a prop for his DA 150 on a 40lb. plane. I am using a 32 B and I gave him a 32 A. My 3-w likes a little more loading and DA likes the higher RPM's. He is very happy with the A. I got lucky on my guess. Dennis

 

[joshgluck]

I would say so. you must remember Vess has a tapered pitch. It may start out as 8 at the base but it tapers out at the tip. I've talked to Richard several times trying to understand his props. when he starts to talk the math I get a headache. I do know he tests his stuff in a wind tunnel. They do spool up fast but can create more noise. He told me the difference between A,B,C is about a 1/2in. All you can do is try one.
A example is a friend of mine needed a prop for his DA 150 on a 40lb. plane. I am using a 32 B and I gave him a 32 A. My 3-w likes a little more loading and DA likes the higher RPM's. He is very happy with the A. I got lucky on my guess. Dennis

Are Vess grades the same as xoars grade? Does anyone know if there are equivalents for smaller electrics?