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Old 11-23-2007, 02:41 PM
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Default RE: prop spinning too fast?

ORIGINAL: combatpigg

I can only picture tip speed controlled by rpm, with airspeed having nothing to do with it.
What if the forward speed of the aircraft is faster then the tip speed?

Anyway, the above formula is listed on the "Joe Supercool" web site and I have never heard anyone say he didn't know what he is talking about. Also, unloading is a different issue that needs to be considered.
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