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Bob:<br>
Inasmuch as this combination has become rather prevalent, thanks for
the heads-up. I'll stay out of the line of fire. (not grinning!)
Bill Glaze<br>
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Bob Pastorello wrote:
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<div><font face="Arial" size="2">Today, while running an OS 1.60 with
Master Airscrew three-blade 16 x 10 on the ground, ONE blade departed
cleanly at the hub at near full power. The blade travelled approx. 45
yards, directly in line with the prop disc-plane of the engine. There
were no injuries.</font></div>
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<div><font face="Arial" size="2">This particular MA nylon prop had
approximately 75 flights with the OS 1.60 on Aeroslave pipe setup.
Ground peak rpm was in the 85-8600 rpm range.</font></div>
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<div><font face="Arial" size="2">Based on other reports of three
blade failures on the OS 1.60, I won't encourage their use any longer.
Two brands, several different owners, different setups. Common
elements - OS 1.60 on pipe and three blade setup.</font></div>
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<div><font face="Arial" size="2">This is just an FYI to those
interested.</font></div>
<div><font face="Arial" size="2"><br>
Bob Pastorello<br>
<a href="http://www.rcaerobats.net">www.rcaerobats.net</a><br>
<a href="mailto:rcaerobob@cox.net">rcaerobob@cox.net</a></font></div>
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