----- Original Message ----- From: larry flesner I doubt if a stopped propeller is going to triple that number
A stopped prop actually produces less drag, don't know the reason but have tried it in self launch gliders (without feathering the prop) both idling engine and stoped, there is noticeably less drag when the prop was stopped. Also it is better for the prop to stop vertically so any vortices from the prop don't upset the air flow over the wing, so I'm told but I couldn't tell the difference :-) regards Barry Kruyssen Cairns, Australia RAA 19-3873 k...@bigpond.com http://www.users.bigpond.com/kr2/kr2.htm
