Tag: miscellaneous

 Mojave MemoriesI greatly enjoyed Mark Cook’s article “Homebuilding on the Edge” , as it...

The author discusses the theory and effect of constant-speed propellers on piston-engine airplane performance, and compares fixed-pitch versus constant-speed props, effect on thrust HP and propulsion, the comprises involved in choosing a prop, how props perform in various conditions and phases of flight, how variable-pitch props work, and why a constant-speed prop is the best choice for high-performance aircraft.

Can a homebuilt whose core is a certified airplane fuselage ever be seen as an Experimental?

Wrapping up Phase I flight testing.