UNDERSTAND THAT fORMULA 1 racers work with a stalled
prop situation. They need the power at top speed so an
overpitched prop is used. Comments, Virg

Formula racer props are indeed pretty well stalled at static, since they
are small diameter and relatively high pitched. Though the pitch may not
be as high as you would anticipate since their design point is about 4300
rpm at speed. Also, stalled does not equate to no lift (thrust), which is
good since formula planes use a standing start, and initial accelleration
is still important, With the composite props that they are using now, I
would expect that there is a flattening of pitch going on at static for a
little "almost constant speed" effect
Vance

 
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