Propeller Diameter & Pitch | Quick Tip | Motion RC

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  • All you RC beginners, here is a quick tip on those 2 numbers listed on every propeller. Links to all props we carry here: www.motionrc.c...
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Комментарии • 40

  • @shelbyseelbach9568
    @shelbyseelbach9568 3 года назад +5

    Thre corsair was actually designed and built around the motor and prop, the purpose being to attach a plane to the largest and most powerful motor and propeller available. This is the reason that the corsair has inverted gull wings, as the plane was literally designed around the motor and prop combo.

  • @txkflier
    @txkflier 3 года назад +15

    I choose the pitch based on how fast I want my plane to go and then I choose a diameter that puts the right amount of load on the motor. The formula for how much power is required to turn a propeller is: Power = k * rpm^3 * diameter^4 * pitch. So as you can see from this formula, the rpm has a huge effect on the amount of power required, the diameter has a large effect, and the pitch has very little effect. For power in Watts, and diameter and pitch in inches, k is about 5.3×10-15 for an average model airplane propeller. I generally want the diameter to be 1-1/2 to 2 times whatever the pitch is.

    • @motionsic
      @motionsic 3 года назад +2

      Thanks for the formula, very useful!

  • @genes6703
    @genes6703 3 года назад +1

    I love these quick tips and especially listening to James do them. He's a great speaker and has such humility and not afraid to laugh at himself.

  • @michaelholder2649
    @michaelholder2649 3 года назад +3

    Another great tip for beginners. Thanks James

  • @friedlhochhaeuser6707
    @friedlhochhaeuser6707 3 года назад

    Thank you for doing this important Quit Tips and passing them on to the RC community! 👍

  • @k.o.0
    @k.o.0 3 года назад +2

    Agree James that there is no magic fit when it comes to prop size. Often you need to have a few on hand to test with your aircraft to find the best characteristics of throttle response and desired speed. Fortunately they are very inexpensive and it’s wise to have several on hand. 👍

  • @Zanota85
    @Zanota85 2 года назад

    Very nice and quick informations! Valuable 5min for a begginner!!

  • @DadsRCHangar
    @DadsRCHangar 3 года назад +1

    Another great tip James 👍🏻

    • @gilatrout5301
      @gilatrout5301 3 года назад

      Altitude/air density is a factor. We generally fly 1 point of pitch higher at this altitude (5300 ft ask)

  • @motivecrew138
    @motivecrew138 Год назад

    I am a newbie in RCs, thank you

  • @victorrcjets7660
    @victorrcjets7660 3 года назад

    The pitch is on edf rotors too, like a 12 blade has less pitch than a 9 blade. The 12 blade is great for more thrust and a 9 blade is a great balance of speed and thrust combined. 50K baby! If you did not hear James I received the decals last week but they were not sized correctly hopefully I will receive them this week if I get it done I can always p.m. you some photos if it's in time for the Friday show.

  • @makerealcashonlinefree5202
    @makerealcashonlinefree5202 2 года назад

    i just watched now and found what I was looking for he is worth recommending

  • @tughillrc6327
    @tughillrc6327 3 года назад

    Awesome video tips James Thanks for sharing👍😎✨✨✨✨✨🎬✔that block

  • @overthehill1958
    @overthehill1958 3 года назад +1

    Measured in ballistic gel.

  • @cwwisk
    @cwwisk Год назад

    When are you going to be getting some variable pitch prop assemblies? That is really what we need.

  • @IJustGotHere
    @IJustGotHere 3 года назад

    Oh I'm waiting for your wisdom off the props with E's and P's on them.

  • @motionsic
    @motionsic 3 года назад +4

    For sport/pattern/warbird type flying 70% pitch to diameter ratio is the golden ratio for good balance of climb, cruise, top speed, and glide performance. 50% pitch is good for 3D type flying. It’s like stuck on 1st gear though, good for climb, but not efficient, really acts like a brake on down line and kills glide ratio. Changing props completely change flying characteristics of a plane, almost like getting a completely different plane. Choose wisely.

  • @MOHAMEEDSHABITHS
    @MOHAMEEDSHABITHS 15 дней назад

    Which is better for an underwater ROV: a two-blade or a three-blade design? and how to calculate pitch?

  • @egtreadway4232
    @egtreadway4232 2 года назад +1

    Great information, so on my pusher plane I'm running a 1400kv motor, 4s lipo battery and a 8×6 folding propeller, I'm trying to slow this bird down and get more thrust for hand launching. If I stay with 8 inch diameter propeller would 8×4 be a better option or maybe a 8×8. Thanks

  • @caminomanair1830
    @caminomanair1830 3 года назад

    Good video

  • @adjustablewrenchdiy5907
    @adjustablewrenchdiy5907 Год назад +1

    Hello Si.
    How to calculate and find the prepallers size based on wight?

  • @akbarshoed
    @akbarshoed 4 месяца назад

    I wonder why we don't start with thrust?

  • @johnm360
    @johnm360 3 месяца назад

    So if I'm looking at the motor stats for the motor I have it says it can reach a prop pitch speed of 161 mph close to 100 amps and produces more thrust than AUW. I'm guessing it's too much to ask for MPX FJ to actually reach 160 mph?

  • @buckreynolds1779
    @buckreynolds1779 2 года назад

    u rock !!!!!!!!!!

  • @old-rcplane-phart
    @old-rcplane-phart 3 года назад

    & if u go bigger in size, u wanna reduce pitch! (Rule of thumb I learned 20+ years ago)

    • @txkflier
      @txkflier 3 года назад +1

      The pitch has very little effect on the amount of load that a prop puts on a motor. To compare the load factor of different props, use the formula: Prop Load Factor (PLF) = Diameter³ x Pitch. Solving this formula yields a pure number (no dimensions) - for a 10×8 prop, it equals 8000 (10 x 10 x 10 x 8). To find a prop that will load the motor the same as the 10×8, it must first be the same type of prop. By substituting terms, you can find a prop that is perhaps a larger diameter, different pitch, etc. As an example, a 10.5x7 would be very close (10.5 x 10.5 x 10.5 x 7 = 8103). But would you cut an 11x7 down to 10.5" or would you install a 10x7 and let it rev a little higher (10 x 10 x 10 x 7 = 7000). Or, would you install an 11x7 and put a heavier load on the motor (11 x 11 x 11 x 7 = 9317)?

  • @ZombieBiden
    @ZombieBiden 5 месяцев назад

    If I’m running a 9x8 pusher prop but I’m upping the motor size can I up the pitch? To a 9x9?

  • @waermelon5770
    @waermelon5770 3 года назад

    lol I shattered my carbon cub s2 prop yesterday when the wheel got caught on some grass while taking off.

  • @robieosborne7369
    @robieosborne7369 Год назад

    If i went up in diameter but not pitch is that bad if i keep everything else the same?

  • @ezekielhapitapantig1893
    @ezekielhapitapantig1893 4 месяца назад

    I have a question...
    I have 8x6 triblade ,what kv is compatible?

  • @JollyPirateAhoy
    @JollyPirateAhoy 3 года назад

    Legit did not know that.

  • @genralinformation5441
    @genralinformation5441 8 месяцев назад

    Hi sir can i use 125cc Honda bike engine for aircraft

  • @15SAJAN
    @15SAJAN 5 месяцев назад

    what about 8045.
    thats mean 8 inches

  • @caminomanair1830
    @caminomanair1830 3 года назад

    Will you sell turbines

  • @richardwebb8729
    @richardwebb8729 3 года назад

    🦄 Hi.

  • @zachcarrizales5038
    @zachcarrizales5038 Год назад

    Pitch does not equal advance ratio

  • @rcboats
    @rcboats 5 месяцев назад

    Why is he yelling at me?...

    • @MotionRC
      @MotionRC  5 месяцев назад

      Because I am mad at you. You shouldn't have done that thing you did way back when

  • @MOHAMEEDSHABITHS
    @MOHAMEEDSHABITHS 15 дней назад

    Which is better for an underwater ROV: a two-blade or a three-blade design? and how to calculate pitch?