Originally Posted by
slate100
On approach, you can put your props full forward to slow the plane down (like an airbrake sorta).
Can somehow explain the theory behind how this works?
Putting the props full forward at say 220 knots sets the angle of attack for the prop to a less than efficient angle, creating more prop induced drag?
I've always reserved the "props forward" until short final, and I understand the reason being to configure for a go-around, rather than a"braking" maneuver. Putting the props near flat at 220 doesn't make a lot of sense to me for the reasons stated previously in this thread. Happy New Year.