Stopping & Restarting an AeroVee

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Re: Stopping & Restarting an AeroVee

Postby Rynoth » Thu Aug 12, 2021 9:53 am

mike.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!
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