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Old 25th Feb 2011, 08:36
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Mariner9
 
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Whatever prop you choose, I think you will find it difficult to reach your speed limit of 120kts in level flight.
I used to have a fixed pitch prop on my 912ULS-powered Pioneer 300 and happily cruised at 120Kt.

I then changed to an Idrovario Medium prop - the fuel burn at a 120kt cruise hasn't changed despite a lower rpm (though I can now cruise at 135kts if required albeit at a higher fuel burn), but the takeoff/climb performance is hugely improved.

The engine/prop combination worked very well when operating hot & high in Morocco, Spain etc. It should suit Ecuador.
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