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Old April 2nd 05, 08:17 AM
Scott Skylane
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Frank van der Hulst wrote:
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Prop blade pitch control... a motor in the spinner to adjust pitch,
controlled via Bluetooth. No hollow crankshafts and oil pressure
systems, no slip-rings.

Frank


Eh? How would the motor be powered, batteries? I'm not sure how long
reasonably sized batteries would work. And what about centrifugal force
issues?...

Happy Flying!
Scott Skylane