Wright Stuff B

[bob3443]

This is kind of stupid but does it matter if the propeller spins clockwise or counter-clockwise?

[andrewwski]

Yes. The propeller is going to be pitched in a certain direction. Thus having it turn in one direction means that it will create thrust toward the back of the plane, and having it turn in the other direction means it will create thrust toward the front of the plane (propelling your plane backwards).

[bob3443]

Yea, but i meant like if I want it to spin in circles to the left, does it matter which way the propeller spins?

[andrewwski]

Well yeah, since most if not all props are pitched to spin clockwise, if you made it spin the other way, you'd be thrusting backwards. Not going to work. Unless you make a major re-pitch to the prop (you'll probably break it if you try to twist it that much).

Plus the little notch on the prop itself that the music wire pulls on is set for it to spin in one direction. It won't work the other way.

But there should be no advantage to having your prop spin the opposite way, even if you could get it to work.

[killerninja999]

hay Question is there a specification on body length? The prop info realy helped

[bob3443]

No, just the wing span, the stabilizer span and the stabilizer chord.

If I get the thrust bearing from http://indoorspecialties.com/index1.html, does it come with the metal shaft?

[jander14indoor]

I don't think so, you'll need to buy bearings seperately, try:
http://www.peck-polymers.com

Click Prices and ordering, look for thrust bearings under model supplies, click it. Specifically the small teflon washers, should be the first item listed if I directed you correctly.

Jeff Anderson
Livonia, MI

[killerninja999]

what is the wing cord and wing width specification? have a snow day

[Pleiades]

Wow a snow day already? Where you from?
The wing must be under 40cm in length and there's no rule on the chord.

[killerninja999]

I'm from berrien springs firstly. Secondly I ment stabalizer width and cord