How Does a Constant-Speed Propeller Work?
Pilot Institute
JUNE 4, 2025
When the pitch lever is moved back, the propeller pitch angle becomes coarse (the opposite is called fine), and the propeller takes a larger slice of air by increasing the blades angle of attack. When the propellers angle of attack increases, the engines torque increases, which effectively slows down the engines components.
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