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Nate129
Aug 13, 2005, 12:14 AM
Just got my Kavan Fokker built, and believe it or not this is my first plane with a gearbox :o - so I am a little lost on prop selection.
AUW: 13.8oz
Himax 2015-4100 in the Kavan gearbox @ 3.43:1
3S 1320
Phoenix 25
I don't even know if my Himax will work well at that gear ratio, like I said, this is my first experience with a gearbox.
I have a 10x4.7 SF on their right now, and on the bench it felt like it might have too much thrust. I have not flown it yet, just pulled full-throttle in my hand and it almost took off!
Any input would be greatly appreciated. :D

leccyflyer
Aug 13, 2005, 06:52 AM
I've got one of these and have flown it only once as it was horribly underpowered with the stock setup.

I don't have direct experience of the motor that you are using and I'd guess that you are more likely to get this question answered if you rephrase it, putting the motor in the title, and post it in the Power Systems forum.

Nate129
Aug 13, 2005, 01:59 PM
Thanks for the tip, leccyflyer. I posted it in the Power Systems forum as well.