Simviation Forum - Prop Feathering, how to.

Jan 22^nd, 2012 at 1:42am

Regan Offline
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What am I looking for when suggested to feather the prop ?
What does it mean to do with the prop/s, and what are the effects/correct usage of feathering ?
Any assistance is appreciated.
New flyer, not too bad but don't know plane instrument functions and purpose very well.
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Reply #1 - Jan 22^nd, 2012 at 5:51am

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When an engine is stopped in the air the prop is feathered.

This means the blades are turned edge on to the airflow.

If this was not done the prop would windmill, turn the engine and cause a lot of drag and might, if due to a technical reason, depending on the problem, further damage the engine or cause a fire.

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Reply #2 - Jan 22^nd, 2012 at 7:15am

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Re: Propeller controls.

(A subject, which always interests me!).

Have a read through this, in the Flight School Thread, care of Brett Henderson...>>>

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P.S. Example: Note; the default Beech Baron 58's propellers automatically feather at standstill.

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Reply #3 - Jan 22^nd, 2012 at 8:09am

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Sometimes you stop the engine and press a feather button but in others like the Canadair you pull the condition lever back through off and continue further back into the feather position.

It varies from type to type

Som FS models don't have animated feathereing even though it was a stock animation from FS9

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Reply #4 - Jan 22^nd, 2012 at 10:41am

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garryrussell wrote on Jan 22^nd, 2012 at 5:51am:

When an engine is stopped in the air the prop is feathered.

This means the blades are turned edge on to the airflow.

If this was not done the prop would windmill, turn the engine and cause a lot of drag and might, if due to a technical reason, depending on the problem, further damage the engine or cause a fire.

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Pretty much sums it up right there

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