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Old 4th Aug 2016, 19:17
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kestrel539
 
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VP/Constant speed prop on a motor glider

A syndicate at my club have just changed from an RF5b with a manual change 3 position prop to one with an electrical VP prop.

The former had a lever to change to change pitch, RPM varying with the throttle.

On the new type, RPM is selected by a rotary knob, and the boost gauge is set to match the RPM with the throttle.

Question I have been asked is do they require a log book sign off for a constant speed prop?

I know the CAA do not consider the RF5b to be a complex type, thats about the limit of my knowledge.

Cheers

Ian K
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