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Old March 3rd 08, 06:05 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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Default Prop performance in clouds question

Bob Gardner wrote:
I think what you are seeing is an optical illusion. The prop speed doesn't
change because of the air it is penetrating.


It may be an optical illusion, but engine RPM for a fixed throttle/mixture
setting will most definitely change because of the air, otherwise there
would be no reason to have a mixture control.


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Jim Pennino

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