I’ve got my first plane. Pa-18a with a 150 in it. Currently running a 80/44. Id like to go to something with a bit more off the ground performance. At 5k each it doesn’t seem like a guy can test fly many props. Could someone explain to me their thoughts of the optimum pitch/length.
so far I’ve got recommendations for 82/43 and 82/41. From guys that fly the same as I would. Heavy most the time, nothing real high altitude, short strips, hops of a 100miles would be my long hauls. Some say the 150 won’t sping the 43 like it should be. Others say the 43 will save you in a bad situation when you need power now. Then guys say the 41 is the best for short field work just loose five mph or so.
thoughts?
so far I’ve got recommendations for 82/43 and 82/41. From guys that fly the same as I would. Heavy most the time, nothing real high altitude, short strips, hops of a 100miles would be my long hauls. Some say the 150 won’t sping the 43 like it should be. Others say the 43 will save you in a bad situation when you need power now. Then guys say the 41 is the best for short field work just loose five mph or so.
thoughts?