Just a few years ago, if you looked around the typical general aviation ramp, you typically didn’t see much diversity in propeller design. However, that has been changing. Curved propellor blades...
Posts by Tim Kramer
Take a close look along the length of a propeller, from the tip towards the spinner, and you will likely notice that it looks like the propeller twists. This twist along each propeller blade is, of...
What’s the Difference Between 2, 3, and 4-Bladed Propellers?
Walk the flight line at any GA airport and you will likely see a mix between 2-bladed and 3-bladed propellers. Some more expensive, high-performance planes may have 4 or more propeller blades....
There may be no greater debate amongst pilots than the “rich of peak” or “lean of peak” (ROP vs. LOP) exhaust gas temperature method of leaning the aircraft...
One topic that is sure to spark debate amongst pilots and A&P’s alike is whether or not it is acceptable to operate an aircraft engine lean of the peak exhaust gas temperature (EGT). ...
Many have been taught throughout the years that operating an aircraft engine oversquare is a very bad thing. Engine monitoring technology and teaching knowledge has advanced and oversquare...