For some, the concept of how a constant-speed propeller maintains the desired rpm can be a difficult one to grasp. What the FAA’s Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-3B) has to say may help: “When an ...

Propellers are primarily divided into fixed-pitch, which offer a compromise between climb and cruise performance, and various adjustable-pitch types for optimized flight across different conditions.

Hartzell Propeller announced the launch of Kestrel, its lightweight carbon fiber constant-speed prop—the first entry in its new Falcon composite propeller series. The propellers are specifically ...

The famous British Supermarine Spitfire used various propellers during its early service. Rotol Airscrews, Ltd was formed in 1937 as a joint venture of Rolls-Royce and Bristol. The name, a combination ...

McCauley's C1106 105-inch, five-blade, constant-speed propeller features a composite construction. Wind tunnel testing of McCauley Propeller Systems' C1106 Denali propeller was conducted at Ruag's ...

Supplier MT-Propeller's 20,000th constant speed unit was installed as part of the company's Whisper Prop system. Southwest Specialty Foods recently added BLR winglet and Whisper Props to its ...