On 24 Jan 2005 06:27:52 -0800, "Brian" wrote:

I have yet to fly and airplane where at the best glide speed the
propeller will not continue to windmill. YMMV.

Not a definitive answer, of course, since the pilot could have brought
the nose up to 40 mph or so, but in this piccy the prop isn't turning
(yet!):

http://www.pipercubforum.com/handprop.htm

(Or at least I *hope* it's not turning!)


-- all the best, Dan Ford

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