Thread: How to properly use prop pitch in IL-2 Cliffs of Dover
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Old 11-22-2011, 04:34 PM
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Geoffry Wellum states a specific figure of 2650 RPM once he was at altitude. This figure was confirmed by Group Captain Peter Gilpin when I asked him about prop pitch settings when flying his Spit during the BoB.
In combat? I'm pretty sure Wellum stated 1950 rpm to cruise, certainly on Operation Pedestal.
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