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Originally Posted by IvanK
With Full throttle selected the only thing that is going to cause a prop pitch change is the change in TAS. This same TAS change is going to affect you (and the RPM/Prop) at the same rate whether you are in MANUAL or AUTO. In both cases blade angle needs to be changed ... either by you in MANUAL or by the aeroplane in AUTO. In both cases it can only be done at the same Blade angle change rate. IMO it copes exceptionally well with the TAS changes even in rapid descents.
So I don't see how it messes up the prop. Be specific exactly how do you think it messes up the prop ?
Its no good just saying it "sucks until they fix it up" If you think there is something wrong that needs fixing then be specific Test/Prove and document the issue. So far you have not done that. The level speed tests proved beyond doubt that AUTO was as good as Manual. I believe exactly the same for climbs etc.
I use AUTO On line in combat .... and at any time I have max throttle selected. All my Squadmates do the same. If I need/want a differrent RPM to what AUTO will give me when less than full throttle like in a 1.25ATA climb with 2300RPM then I select Manual. As soon as Full throttle is selected I go back into AUTO. Same in combat.
So lots of people are using AUTO quite successfully to reduce workload and still get as good performance as you can get in manual. Its a tool to be used as and when required. Key to using it properly is understanding how it works and then applying that knowledge to the task.
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I agree with Ivank, with E-4 I use AUTO most of the time, but it is most useful in rapid descents and subsequent climbs, when it coarsens the pitch quickly down to 8:30 and increases back to 11:30 during the zoom up. The AUTO is now very effective to keep your rpm constant, e.g. at 2300 at full throttle.
The only issues I have regard the weird behavior before doing the auto - manual - auto sequence described above. After that it keeps pace finely.
Cheers,
6S.Insuber
10-27-2011, 12:04 PM
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