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Old 05-25-2003 | 02:02 PM
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Doug Cronkhite
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Default Why do pattern guys do this?

Originally posted by MarkNovack
For me it is the follwing:

1. The dead prop has the least amount of thrust shortening the roll-out.
Actually that's not quite true Mark. A rotating propeller in the dimensions we use on pattern airplanes running below 2000 rpm actually produces more drag than thrust.. and becomes a very good brake. You just need a good idle.

-Doug