Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2019/08/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks, Ric. Yes, once you get above about 200 horsepower, most props take off at so-called flat or low pitch to allow use of maximum horsepower, then are advanced to greater pitch for best efficiency at higher speeds.? There are tables and curves for best combinations of pitch and rpm, depending on your objective, i.e., speed, endurance, efficiency, etc. This airplane is listed as having a 700hp Pratt & Whitney turboprop, a nice performer. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA On 8/29/2019 1:12 PM, CartersXRd via LUG wrote: > gorgeous machine > > i?m guessing those are variable pitch props?is that the usual thing with > planes? > > ric > > >> On Aug 29, 2019, at 2:07 PM, Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net> >> wrote: >> >> When I stopped by the airport today, I spotted a beautiful traveling >> machine on the ramp, a Socata TBM 850, with a distinctive registration >> number. Here is the overall view. >> >> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20190829-DSCF7347.JPG.html >> >> Moving in closer, I spotted the five-bladed prop and wing-mounted radar. >> >> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20190829-DSCF7349.JPG.html >> >> Looks a fine way to reach destinations large and small. >> >> -- >> Jim Nichols >> Tullahoma, TN USA >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >