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Re: Flying (with an Airstart!)

Subject: Re: Flying (with an Airstart!)
From: Graham Singleton <grasingleton@avnet.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2002 00:55:15
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>We tried an air start with our 912S and Whirlwind prop, which is 
>non-feathering.
>
>It stopped windmilling at around 60 knots, and air started at around 110 
>knots.
>
>Terry Seaver
>A135/N135TD

I guess that might be because it is 2 blade, which would give more torque 
than a 3 blade? if it is bigger diameter? Or maybe coarser pitch than on a 
912 Warp.
Graham in guessing mode.



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