How to Fly with a Constant Speed Prop | Transition to Complex Aircraft
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Published 2023-09-01
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My favorite flight instructor reminded me on multiple occasions that most engine failures/issues occur on the first reduction of power. I thought that was cool you included that here.
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Got to fly a 182 Turbo Retractable yesterday for the first time, so this video helped bring all the concepts together. Thank you!
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Hands-down, these two videos on constant speed propeller of yours are the best out there. I’m about to purchase an airplane that has that scary blue lever. This has helped immensely. Question: what are the advantages or disadvantages of the two different prop options for a given power setting. 65% in your example.
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This is one of the few tutorials that actually explains how the 3 engine controls should be used.
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I transitioned from a C172M to a C172XP with a constant speed prop. It sounded more complex than it actually is. You get it all together really quickly and easily.
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I was always taught to cycle the prop 3 times: 1. Rpms go down. 2. Manifold pressure goes up. 3. No oil on the cowling. And by doing it 3 times it "cycles" oil through the prop. Now you are all warmed up!
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Extremely well explained video. Learnt a lot, thanks.
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Decided to start renting a C172RG, this video definitely helped in getting the complex endorsement. Thanks for making this!
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GUMPICSS: gas, undercarriage, mixture, prop, instruments, carb heat, switches and seat belts. ( Some items may not apply).
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best video I've ever seen on Constant Speed operations.
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Your explanation and quality of videos are amazing. Why I couldn’t find these more earlier!
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Yet another terrific video Dan! It was definitely more interesting than I expected on what “seems” like such a simple topic. Thx
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Wow this video could not have been uploaded at a more perfect time. I just passed my instrument checkride and I'm preparing for the commercial written!
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How have I missed this channel? Invaluable.
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As usual, you explanations and graphics are top rate. Taking up flying after 25 years off and your content has been very helpful. Thank you!
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Thanks for the schooling. Excellent video.
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Best video I've seen on this subject. Thank you 👍
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Great explanation. Thanks Man.
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Good video! My only minor nitpick would be that the FAA strongly recommends leaving your landing light on at all times below 10,000 feet for visibility, so it would be best to leave the landing light on at 11:19 despite what the checklist saying to turn it off. I get that this is a sim, so it won't decrease your chances of a mid-air, but in real life, it's a good practice to be as visible as possible. The cost of a landing light is less than a funeral!
