How Does a Constant-Speed Propeller Work?
Pilot Institute
JUNE 4, 2025
A constant-speed propeller is a propeller that automatically adjusts its blade pitch angle, allowing it to maintain a constant RPM (Revolutions Per Minute), regardless of engine power (torque), airspeed, or altitude. As the pitch angle decreases, RPM increases to the RPM initially set by the pilot.
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