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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>This past weekend, I enjoyed the challenge (ahem)
of attempting to fly in the most incredible turbulence, gusts, and changes in
direction of wind during a pattern contest that I can recall. The first
thing I made note of on practice day was that the APC 17 x 12 Std was WAY too
fast on the Arresti (11 lbs), so I had to try the Lockhart Twister....bolted on
at the motel on Friday night...</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> Saturday - early enough to
rudely awaken all the sloths in the motor home (Team A/S, you there??), I
managed a quick test flight. I was happily surprised to clearly see what I
was after. Good acceleration - not nearly as rapid on the bite as a 2
blade Std, but plenty good - and really exceptional braking. The three
blader just offerred this very smooth dynamic brake that really made it easier
to manage things.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> My thanks to Dave Lockhart for
doing his re-pitch, and my plea to Fred Burgdorf to make a mold. The 15.5
x 12 three blade is a wonderful setup...mine was turning about 8150 on Magnum
15%, slightly less on two other brands I was able to run side by side. I
was very surprised to actually see 120 rpm difference on a prop of this
load.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> Anywho - if you guys are looking
for a great braking prop that still operates in the torque band of our motors -
contact Dave Lockhart....(Lance - I'm sure he can replace your modified
prop...<G>)</FONT></DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>
<DIV><BR>Bob Pastorello<BR><A
href="mailto:rcaerobob@cox.net">rcaerobob@cox.net</A><BR><A
href="http://www.rcaerobats.net">www.rcaerobats.net</A></DIV>
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