Aircraft Systems

Constant Speed Propeller Part 2 : The Mechanics of A Constant Speed Propeller.

Thursday, January 26th, 2012

This is the second in a series of videos discussing Constant Speed Propellers. In part one we discussed the purpose and the operation of a constant speed prop. Today we are going to learn the mechanics of how the propeller works. If you have not done so I encourage you to watch part one of [...]

Video: Part 1 – How A Constant Speed Propeller Works

Tuesday, December 6th, 2011

The following is the first part of a video series describing the basics of how a constant speed propeller works. In part two I will further discuss the mechanics of a constant speed propeller. For More Information: What Is A Constant Speed Propeller? Part 1: The Basics McCaulley Propeller Systems Visit Our Sponsors:

Stuck Mic AvCast Episode #13 – Mobile Apps, Pilot Shortages, Magneto Checks

Saturday, November 19th, 2011

Pre-Flight The Stuck Mic AvCast Mobile Apps are NOW AVAILABLE for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Android. Download them today! You’ve probably noticed some extra content in the feed. These extra episodes are interviews from out in the field and other special feature content above and beyond our bi-monthly episodes. You’ll be able to distinguish [...]

What Is A Constant Speed Propeller? Part 1: The Basics

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011

A listener to The Stuck MicAvast recently asked how a constant speed propeller works. Before we answer this question we must understand why airplanes have constant speed propellers and the basics of how a propeller works. Why The Constant Speed Prop? The propeller converts rotational power from the engine into thrust. The rotational power is [...]