Thrust vs. Prop Pitch

[Varrattu]

There is a multitude of variations one can use to achieve your goal of maintaining maximum speed. Finding the best throttle setting, with the best rpm setting combined with the best radiator setting and a properly trimmed aircraft engine will provide best efficiency.

All engines have a powerband. Concerning the 109 I regularly operate between 2100-2400 rpm at 1.35 ata with no engine damage. 2400 rpm being most commonly used for max. climb or speed. Listen to your aircraft the sound will tell you a lot.

In combat it may prove necessary to push past normal flight limitations. Therefor Boost/wep can be used at any time you need extra power or speed. It can help you get off a short runway, or avoid that vulcher trying to get you as you takeoff. Just remember that anytime you push past normal flight procedures your aircraft may experience failure.

A properly trimmed aircraft will be faster. If you do not adjust trim and push the nose down by forcing your stick forward your plane will increase speed but at a slower rate and control pressure may become excessive at high speeds and you will not achieve the maximum airspeed potential of your aircraft.

Happy flying

Varratt