Propellor clearance distance

Fat Corgi

Member
Just a quick one. What minimum distance do people have the propellors from each other? I am interested in those who run flat 6 and flat 8 configurations.
Cheers.
 

Pumpkinguy

Member
Phantoms have about 10mm. For the really big aircraft that may have frame flex while under load like banking hard I would want more.
 

Fat Corgi

Member
This is large octa, so no aerobatics are being performed. Camera ship. Possible vibration is my main concern.
 

LeeT

Wannabe AP Dude
I have a 650 hex, and mine have a 20mm clearance. Clearance was determined by using the largest prop (12") without hitting each other.
 

You are looking for at least 25-50mm clearance between props on bigger craft. The more clearance, the better it will behave in windy conditions.
 

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