tjander wrote:OK I have read a few topics on here about prop pitch and how it controls the RPM not the pitch, now with that said how is feathering a prop not changing the angel of the blades. It is my understanding that feathering a prop reduces the amount of air flow over the blade allowing it to pass through the air with little friction. So if I am wrong, please correct me. However, I have noticed in flying the C 208B at 5000 agl that I gain my most airspeed from a RPM setting at about 16oo RPM's and the MP set at near the red line. What I don't understand is how can a propeller turn slower and produce a larger air speed. Seems inverse to logic or am I completely off base here...
tjander wrote:Thanks for the info... I do find controlling altitude easier with prop control as it is more responsive then MP. Basicly, I set the MP at redline and use prop control to make adjustments to altitude.
tjander wrote:OK I have read a few topics on here about prop pitch and how it controls the RPM not the pitch, now with that said how is feathering a prop not changing the angel of the blades. It is my understanding that feathering a prop reduces the amount of air flow over the blade allowing it to pass through the air with little friction. So if I am wrong, please correct me. However, I have noticed in flying the C 208B at 5000 agl that I gain my most airspeed from a RPM setting at about 16oo RPM's and the MP set at near the red line. What I don't understand is how can a propeller turn slower and produce a larger air speed. Seems inverse to logic or am I completely off base here...
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