A stopped/feathered prop has less drag than a windmilling prop, so if there
were any effect on speed it would be an increase, not a decrease.

Bob Gardner

"W P Dixon" wrote in message
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Could it be possible the one prop was turning and the other one was
stopped to help get rid of any excess speed? Just a thought.

Patrick
student SPL
aircraft structural mech

"George Patterson" wrote in message
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Dave S wrote:

I think the Navy would hang someone from the yardarm (if they still have
em).....

Until the termites finish off the U.S.S. Constitution, the Navy will have
quite a few yardarms.

George Patterson
Give a person a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a person to
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