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Originally Posted by SpiraMirabilis  The SR22 has a constant speed prop, which is the one with the blue lever to play with. I've never flown in a SR20 so I don't know if it does, but it probably has a fixed pitch prop like most cessnas which will windmill. |
I was always told that if an engine making power when the prop strikes an object the prop tips will bend forward. If it isn't making power then they will bend back. I am not sure if it is true but thought I would throw it out there and see if anyone else has heard the same.
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