Years after the space race, propeller design remained a sea-trial-and-error endeavor: haul, tweak the props, relaunch, sea-trial, repeat. Finally, the U.S. Navy paid ...
A pilot recounts a peculiar propeller RPM surge on P-51 Mustangs during takeoff, theorizing it might be caused by the prop momentarily stalling and unstalling, and seeks an expert explanation. Another ...
GT Propellers' recreated Fairey Reed propeller has entered flight testing, with more than 12 hours flown on a Tiger Moth ...
A majority of the propeller incidents reported are linked to improper maintenance, incorrect adjustments, or substandard overhaul practices. Specific mechanical issues observed include loose ...