tutelar-rc
Key Veteran
Location: Nobleton, Ontario - Canada
| Here are the different tail rotor blade options that I have trialed:
 
Left to Right in photos:
1. Stock Tail . . . 2. GWS 4530 . . . 3. 4030 . . . 4. 3020
My Notes (other people's experience may vary) :
1. Stock Tail
I have used the stock tail with: - stock main motor (with & without G90 HH gyro)
- stock main motor with advanced timing (with G90 HH gyro)
- brushless main motor (with G90 HH gyro)
Flight Characteristics- good fit for anyone learning to fly
- adequate for hovering and FF (including loops and rolls)
Pros / Cons
. . . + cheap
. . . - motor burns out (a function of the motor required)
. . . - not suitable for advanced flying
. . . - very large diameter easily hits the ground
2. GWS 4530 Prop Direct Drive<== My current preference!
I have used the GWS 4530 prop with:- GWS Direct Drive Tail conversion [GW/EDP-50H] Here for more info
- Feigao 1208436L 12x30mm Brushless Tail Motor
- without and with a brushless main motor (with G90 HH gyro)
Flight Characteristics- best flight characteristics / tail holding
- good for all flight requirements, small amount of tail movement on hard collective requirements
Pros / Cons
. . . + cheap (brushed version)
. . . + good ground clearance (smaller diameter)
. . . - requires tail adapter that will bend in a hard tail crash
. . . - tail motor runs a little hotter due to size of prop
. . . - brushed motor burns out - not as fast as stock tail
. . . - brushed motor known to ignite for small percentage of users
. . . . . ( Here or Here for more info. Probably a function of the ESC being used...?)
. . . . . (obviously brushless motors do not have these brushed motor problems)
3. 4030 Press-On Prop Direct Drive
Note: I am not positive this is a 40 pitch prop - pitch not marked on prop
Edit: Confirmed it is a 30 pitch.
I have used the 4040 prop with: - Feigao 1208436L 12x30mm Brushless Tail Motor
- brushless main motor (with G90 HH gyro)
Flight Characteristics- really good flight characteristics / tail holding
- good for all flight requirements, minimal amount of tail movement on hard collective requirements
Pros / Cons
. . . + does not use adapter, so not as likely to bend in a crash
. . . + good ground clearance (smaller diameter)
. . . + tail motor runs cool
. . . - responsiveness a little slower than 4530 prop (not as much thrust)
3. 3020 Press-On Prop Direct Drive
I have used the 3020 prop with: - Feigao 1208436L 12x30mm Brushless Tail Motor
- brushless main motor (with G90 HH gyro)
Flight Characteristics- really good flight characteristics / tail holding
- good for all flight requirements, minimal amount of tail movement on hard collective requirements
Pros / Cons
. . . + does not use adapter, so not as likely to bend in a crash
. . . + best ground clearance (smallest diameter)
. . . + tail motor runs cool
. . . - responsiveness a little slower than 4530 and 4040 prop (not as much thrust) |
I just straighten it out. Several of those peeled the prop blades off clean just as you mentioned. I cannot believe how the TB9 and Bl Ammo 4110 just keep going.
