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Old 03-01-2012, 02:41 PM
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Default I was just...

.... poking you guys...
(with my comment automatic vs manual transmission)

As already mentioned, I bet this post is just to poke us...
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Old 03-01-2012, 08:06 PM
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Default HP=TxR

Since HP=Torque X RPM, I like to think of the blue and black knobs as 2 ways to add or subtract power, together or individually...

Darn handy and works every time it's tried...
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Old 03-02-2012, 12:43 AM
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In my opinion, Craig Catto, although they're really composite but the most bang for the buck.

Best,
Thanks to you
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Old 03-02-2012, 01:58 AM
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Constant speed prop just gives you some extra versatility. Depends on the operator if that is worth the cost. To each their own.
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Old 03-02-2012, 07:21 AM
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Default It's really simple.

Do you want great performance at a lower cost, or do you want maximum performance and are willing to pay the difference. Excellent results either way.
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Old 03-02-2012, 12:47 PM
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Flying out of mountain airports the CS prop can be VERY useful.
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Old 03-03-2012, 02:25 PM
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Default Stupid question

What setting will slow down an airplane with CD, blue knob all the way forward or all the way back?
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Old 03-03-2012, 03:02 PM
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What setting will slow down an airplane with CD, blue knob all the way forward or all the way back?
Blue knob forward results in fine pitch and maximum drag.
Blue knob pulled back results in coarse pitch and max glide.
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Old 03-03-2012, 03:02 PM
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Default C/S control

C/S Prop control:
Forward: Flatens the pitch for take off, climb or slowing.

Back/out: Increases the pitch for high speed cruise/extended glide.
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Old 03-03-2012, 03:34 PM
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Another stupid question, if I want To slow down in circuit and move blue knob all the way forward, the engine's rpm will go up. Can it in any way damage the engine due to over reving? Same would apply in formation in a dive!
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