Prop Sync switch

[Steve M]

My most used aircraft in my FSX hanger is the default Beech Baron. I was going to ask when is the prop sync switch best used but I did a search..
http://www.airliners.net/aviation-forum ... in/125820/

Can anyone add to this? I haven't used the switch to date but is it neccesary in sim flying for realism?

[DaveSims]

There really isn't much use for it in the sim, as the left and right engines are always perfectly matched.  In real life, it is almost impossible to have two engines run exactly the same, so you get slight variations in power and rpms from side to side.  The prop sync adjusts the rpms to match them, and to prevent the annoying noise from out of sync props.  Usually the prop sync is used once established in cruise.

[Steve M]

Thanks for your reply Davy, I will assume " Not needed" in simulation. But important in real life flight for the ears.

[N2744X]

[quote]There really isn't much use for it in the sim, as the left and right engines are always perfectly matched.

[Steve M]

Thanks Joe, very good explanation. In flight sim I have started flipping the switch on just to go through the motions.