Bf109E-3

[*Buzzsaw*]

Originally Posted by mattag08

If what you guys are reporting is true about lowering propeller pitch to gain the best speed out of the aircraft then something is wrong. That's anti-thetical to the physics/chemistry of a constant speed prop. A propeller should develop max rated thrust at it's max rated RPM. End of story.

The 109 didn't have a constant speed prop.

[mattag08]

Originally Posted by *Buzzsaw*

The 109 didn't have a constant speed prop.

It's identical for a constant pitch prop too. The pilot just has to do the work is all.