> The pitch of my old wood propeller which I am retiring is given
in
     > inches, while my new Warp Drive uses degrees to set pitch. No
     > reference
     > to inches.
     > What is the relationship between the two methods of
measurement?
     > Can you direct me to reference material (for the layman)?
     > Yvon
     >
     > Good question.
     >
     > --
     > Paul Lamar ...No rotor no motor.
     >

    I suggest you call Warp drive with your engine/airspeed/aircraft
    imfo. I was advised to set my prop
    to about 12 degrees...It is now set to 11.5 degrees ! Adjust
    the prop in VERY small increments...
    ,5 degrees or less.If you learn how to correlate degrees
    to pitch please let me know : ))
    Charles in south Mississippi

In order to figure out pitch in inches, you need to know the diameter
of
the prop. Think of it like this- the prop is turning through a medium
where there is no slippage. One revolution of the prop pulls (or
pushes)
the airplane how far forward (in inches)?

Get out your trigonometry textbook.

Not  trying to be  a smartass, but I'd have to dust mine off to give
you
an answer, if I knew your prop diameter, but I'm at work and don't
have
it here.

Brian Trubee

Thank you all people. I will keep you informed of my progress in
installation and testing.
Yvon.


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