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EMAproducts(at)AOL.COM
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Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2006 9:21 am Post subject: Engine Out 02/20/06

Fellow Pilots, If a feathered propeller, non-rotating did not  improve 

performance of an aircraft over the prop windmilling, Why are feathering  props on 

all modern aircraft??  Why do they put them on Motogliders.   The major 

companies, Beech, Piper etc, don't spend thousands of $$ without  a reason!  Any 

multi-engine instructor will positively state this  fact. 

You can improve the glide somewhat with a stopped prop if you  can get it to 

stop vertically, cuts down on the disturbed airflow over the  wing.  Several 

companies are now making full feathering electric props  for Rotax and other 

engines if this is a concern for you, or you like to  "soar"!

Elbie

EM aviation, LLC

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wingsdown(at)comcast.net
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Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2006 3:25 pm Post subject: Engine Out 02/20/06

Yep, if you don't stop it, its going to act as a brake. A significant

brake not just an air flow problem. Personal experience. Now a full

feather electric is good if you can get it there quick enough. Trouble

is motor gliders don't go full feather until they have plenty of

altitude. On the other hand we may need all the glide we can get and

need it right now at low altitude.



Rick



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DPREMGOOD(at)aol.com
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Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2006 7:15 pm Post subject: Engine Out 02/20/06

Elbie,



Maybe I missed something here too.



I do recall during my multi engine training that once the prop was feathered 

and engine secured, the airplane did climb a lot better, and with less rudder 

input. This was on a GA-7 Cougar some time ago.



Doug Remoundos

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