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Old 9th Nov 2009, 18:56
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FlyingOfficerKite
 
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Wikipedia goes on to state that: 'The fixed position prop actually creates less drag and increases glide speed'.

No need to feather a dead engine then!

I'll remember that if I have an engine failure on a twin!!!

KR

FOK

PS: What they mean is that a fixed (stationary) position prop actually creates less drag than a 'windmillling' (rotating without power) propellor - but it doesn't say that and it may be confusing to some.
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