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Old October 7th 07, 12:14 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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Default Cessna Anticipates AvGas Demise



Stefan wrote:

It's geared, so a prop strike doesn't affect the engine.



A geared engine doesn't eliminate, or even appreciably affect, the
results of a prop strike. You think the Cessna 175's engine is immune
from prop strike damage? Hell, even the turbine 210, whose prop isn't
even physically connected to the engine has prop strike issues. A
friend of mine has one and his pilot geared it up last year.


It's fully FADEC controlled, so always best prop pitch to the chosen
power setting.


Does it have an infinite range of prop speeds or is it like the Cirrus
that lets the pilot have two prop speeds?