Re: Stopping & Restarting an AeroVee
Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2021 9:53 ammike.smith wrote:
That backs up what I've heard previously. Funny that a VW is considered a "loose" engine, but it seems tight when it comes to turning the prop in the wind. So sounds like the best advice is to not count on windmilling the prop on a VW.
It may have less to do with engine tightness and more to do with the fact that we run a tiny prop at higher rpms than typical aviation props/engines. Less drag in a glide though!