High Speed Pass Silver Slug

[s johnson]

Another video of the Slug

[leshoman]

Scott
3650, i can only get to about 3,500 max.

[Tom H]

Scott, that high speed pass had me gripping the armrests - almost broke em off!!
Looks good, speed seems higher the lower you go.
I do 3-point landings mostly in DE Stubby - it's hard to lower that nose - seems like the prop is gonna hit.  I need to practice.

[s johnson]

Tom,

I guess when dealing with the L/E's high speed in really not the correct term. I'll send you a seatbelt to bolt to your arm chair.

Les,
I can get more in level flight but don't let it. I can probably use a longer prop or one with different pitch. This is a Tennessee 54x24

Scott >

[leshoman]

Scott
It is amazing the difference in props. I am testing a 55x24 from Frank, and in normal straight and level only to get to about 3460, no tmuch more headed down hill.

[s johnson]

Les,

with the longer prop I bet you are getting more thrust ??

[leshoman]

The trust during ground run test is less than the tenn 58x20 but it gets off the ground in less distance, out climbs and out runs the tenn 58x20.

[Tom H]

What Les says is why static thrust is not a good indicator of flight performance.

[s johnson]

Les, and Tom,

Sounds like the58x20 is the right prop. Franks props are beautiful. I need to dump my Tennessee and ask Santa for a F. Johnson Prop for Christmas.

Scott J.

[leshoman]

The prop from frank that is working best is a 55x24

[s johnson]

oops,

That's what I meant. Sorry