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    Senior Member Slyfox's Avatar
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    Default Re: starting propeller pitch

    my thought, if it's just one blade with the problem, possible bad blade. call warp and ask them.

    also check your bolts and make sure you are not bottoming out before it tightens the blade. threads aren't long enough. might need to put on washers.

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    Default Re: starting propeller pitch

    Wheels,

    the balance is good with the low mid and full throttle points being smooth as silk
    Was this confirmed with a Dynavibe (or equal) digital balancer - Classic or preferably GX2 type?

    Greg

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    Default Re: starting propeller pitch

    Confirmed by my hand on the controls. I will take the plane to the big city this month and they will balance the prop. I don't know what they use.

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    Default Re: starting propeller pitch

    Quote Originally Posted by Wheels View Post
    I flew my model IV today with the 70'' three blade warp drive. the most I could get at WOT was 4800. I have a friend who offered his digital level but I don't have a pitch angle tool. Do I need one?
    I guess I'll call Warpdrive for the torque values, but can anyone ballpark the numbers.
    Yes you need a pitch angle tool. It is the only way to assure you have the level at the right prop angle.
    Paul Zimmermann
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