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Old 2nd May 2011, 01:36
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White Knight
 
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Depolox - there IS pitch adjustment of the props. That's what the prop lever controls. The pilot sets the RPM and the 'Constant Speed Governor' will vary the pitch to maintain the RPM set by the pilot for that phase of flight. Basically the Governor uses oil pressure and flyweights to control the pitch of the propellor.

Google Constant Speed Governor for a detailed description.

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WK
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