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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls

4th Apr 2019, 11:03

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One of Russia's richest women killedin private aircraft in Germany

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Posted By Pilot DAR

Yes. If the prop were unpowered in flat...

Yes.

If the prop were unpowered in flat pitch in flight, it would create an unexpected amount of drag, and probably surprise the pilot as to the reduced glide characteristics. That airplane looks...

Forum: Accidents and Close Calls

3rd Apr 2019, 03:59

Replies: 80

One of Russia's richest women killedin private aircraft in Germany

Views: 69,832

Posted By Pilot DAR

A normal PT6 which is shut down without first...

A normal PT6 which is shut down without first feathering the prop, will feather itself as oil pressure bleeds off, though it is not immediate (I tried it in a Twin Otter once). It's an avoid though,...

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