I did a quick search and could find any prop recommendations for the PAW80. I finally acquired one and would like to hear what has been working for those who have flown then in 1/2A sport stunt.

Robert

Thanks Ralph

I just got through running it with a 7X3 rev-up on the bench using the redmax blend. The little motor showed 12K on the tach, does this sound about right? My experience with Diesel's is very limited, but I am having fun learning how to run them. I will probably built model with a built up wing around 230 in^2 to Carry the weight.

My preferred prop on my PAW 80 has been the MA 7x3 or Graupner 7x3.  However, I don't have the engine currently mounted a plane but the when I get around to using it again I will trying some of the APC offerings in the between 6 and 7 inch diameter range. These props I seem to recall are aimed the racing crowd and some have a alot of pitch. However, the lower pitch ones may just work better on a given airframe than a 6x4 or 7x3 - testing will tell.

The Paw 80 is a wonderful little engine. Mine hand starts readily but I tend to use my small 1/2a starter instead.  Don't believe the old wives tale of never using a starter on a diesel. Balderdash I say!  If you go into it with a clear thought of what you are doing you won't damage the engine any more than you can damage a glow engine by over priming (and providing the same kind of hydraulic lock which won't necessarily stop the starter but will bend the rod).

cheers, Graham in Ottawa Canada.