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Old 1st July 2008 | 10:48
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DraggieDriver
 
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From: not Bungendore
Flight idle is the prop pitch that the prop is limited to in flight. Ground idle is a finer pitch (resulting in more drag, thus unsuitable for use in flight), usually available only after weight on wheels and time delay on landing (the extra drag reduces landing roll).
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