Links for free aircraft propeller performance software?

[ferdo]

Hello all

I have to choose a propeller and I want to calculate the performance for different types of prop with different no of blades. If somebody know some links for free proppeler performance software please give me some advices.

Thanks in advance.

Regards
Fernando

 

[WKTaylor]

ferdo... there is no free lunch here.

suggest inexpensive references and software at following site:

http://www.aircraftdesigns.com/

go to books & software tab and find the following:

MODERN PROPELLER AND DUCT DESIGN by Martin Hollmann.
New book on how to design and build propellers and ducts using a PC. This book tells you the theory of propeller aerodynamics and how to size a propeller using Peter Talbot's Prop Performance program. .....
Book: SALE PRICE $59.00
Computer disks: for Modern Propeller and Duct Design for a PC. SALE PRICE $99.00
Regards, Wil Taylor

 

[ferdo]

Thanks for the link. I already find some good books and I will study about that. Regards
Fernando

 

[biber]

Hi Fernando

Regarding your Propellor design:
Did you find what you were looking for?
Perhaps some easy to use and to get program?

I'm currently in the same situation, evtl. you can give me some hints..

regards

Biber

 

[ferdo]

Hi Biber,

Finally we choose a Hartzell propeller and they send to us all documents we need (including a programm file).

I think you can see some aircrafts in the same class like yours and see what propellers are they using.

This can be a start point. After that, you can make your own option, based on what you really need (and of course, based on your aircraft and engine performances calculations)

Regards
Fernando