Thread: 3-blade prop?
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Old September 26th 06, 02:19 PM posted to rec.aviation.owning
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Default 3-blade prop?

: Pros:
: - quieter
: - better climb rate
: - coolness factor

- Shorter takeoff too, no?

: Cons:
: - cost
: - reduction of cruise speed by a few knots

I don't remember if you said you had a lightweight PM starter on your bird,
Jay. If not and you put one on, that would offset the increased weight on the nose
with a 3-bladed prop.

-Cory

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