DEP Testing

dep test stand

DEP Testing

Flight Stand 500

flight stand thrust stand 500 kgf

Flight Stand 500

Flight Stand 150

flight stand 150 thrust stand

Flight Stand 150

Flight Stand 50

flight stand 50 thrust stand

Flight Stand 50

Flight Stand 15

thrust stand 15 kgf

Flight Stand 15

Series 1585

thrust stand 5 kgf

Series 1585

Wind Tunnels

windshaper

Wind Tunnels

Prop Testing Station

propeller test rig

Prop Testing Station

Our thrust stands measure thrust, efficiency, vibration and more - key data for comparing propellers.

Propeller wind tunnel testing

propeller wind tunnel test stand

What Types of Tests Can I Perform?

Vibration test - evaluate propeller stability with data and visual cues
Noise level testing - study the quantity and nature of noise produced by propellers
Static thrust test - study stationary propeller performance
Compare angles of attack
Fatigue testing - find the limits of a system under cyclic loads

Why Perform Propeller Wind Tunnel Testing

Design more efficient propellers and propeller configurations
Test your system in realistic conditions
Predict the flight behaviour of propellers
Increase safety to prepare for flight over inhabited areas

propeller icing wind tunnel

propeller wind tunnel test

How to Perform a Propeller Wind Tunnel Test

1. Install your thrust stand in a wind tunnel

2. Connect the thrust stand with the software on your computer

3. Run a manual or automated test with predetermined throttle points

4. Use smoke or wind visualization technology to see how wind interacts with the propeller

5. Export your data to a .CSV file for further analysis of thrust and efficiency

Discover the Software

How to Perform Wind Tunnel Propeller Testing

Watch as we test propellers in the wind tunnel at the University of Ottawa.