How to Use a Constant Speed Prop in Each Phase of Flight (Made Easy!)

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This topic has been requested a lot. Transitioning to a constant speed propeller aircraft can be intimidating at first, but once you understand the "why" and how it impacts each phase of flight, it doesn't have to be that complicated. In this video I wanted to try to explain how to transition from a fixed pitch propeller to a variable pitch / constant speed propeller. I hope it helps you in your aviation journey!
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Video Chapters:
0:00 Doesn’t Have to Be Intimidating
0:12 The “Why”
1:08 The Downside of Fixed Pitch Props
1:34 Differences by Phase of Flight
1:58 Differences - Takeoff & Climb
2:37 How to Control Power
4:00 Change RPMs or Manifold Pressure First?
4:49 Oversquare Flying
6:26 Differences - Climb & Cruise
7:36 Differences - Descent
8:40 Differences - Landing
8:52 Many Times It’s Exactly the Same!
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@AirplaneAcademy 3 ай бұрын

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@AV-iu6bd 2 жыл бұрын

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@guillaumeperron6240 2 жыл бұрын

I wish that I was taught the constant speed prop as clearly as you just did… thanks !

@josephcroft1502 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! The lightbulb moment came for me in the last minute of the video. Flying with prop control full forward is just like flying a fixed pitch trainer. Simplifies the thinking greatly. The prop lever just becomes an extra tool in your toolbox to get added efficiency out of your engine. The bicycle gears analogy was great too.

@supermendi0078 8 ай бұрын

The bicycle analogy made my day, it is literally that. You have many combinations of gears and “effort” that you put on the pedals, and there is a perfect combination of them both for each phase of the flight. The selected gear would be the RPMs: low gear = high RPM and less effort to move the prop/bycicle, therefore you can put more effort (manifold pressure) without becoming too tired, whereas a high gear (lower RPM) offers more resistance, which means you can’t go as high on manifold pressure (you’ll become too tired), but it’s ideal to go faster on a flat surface (on cruise).

@vangelo244 Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate the simplifying explanation with full forward prop at lower power settings. I just started my Multi and was overcomplicating things thinking about prop setting for landing/slow flight and the way you explained it really helps it click.

@GlintNarga 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video, I haven't started flying constant speed props yet, but the idea was so confusing. this laid it out so amazingly clearly and doesn't seem nearly as daunting now!

@alihkassem 2 жыл бұрын

Quality content. Thanks for helping clarify. Transitioning from a piper warrior to Diamond DA40 & I was also intimidated by the constant speed propeller. This really helps!

@xFalconFixer Жыл бұрын

Hi, great lesson; terrific delivery and explanation. Your non-verbal communication is spot on. I say that as it's obvious you know the material, and you're passionate. Thank you for posting the video and sharing your knowledge.

@flynjack1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Never flown a constant speed prop because I figured it would be so complicated. This video helps so much!!!

@devinalbrecht5176 2 жыл бұрын

Great discussion! One extra note to add during your “over square” discussion: Every takeoff at max throttle in a FP prop is “over square” operation! Don’t fear it. Just understand it. 👌🏼my o-320 FP catto prop equipped RV-4 only turns 2150 static RPM at 26”+MP as I release the brakes on takeoff. Same goes on any other FP prop equipped airplane. Same goes in a WOT hard climb.

@jaypaulbusch 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I went through complex training and never hear of under square or over square. That’s a really great way to put it. I’m going to start using these terms in my flight training. Thanks!

@robm799 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. Thanks for your simplified explanations. The bikes were helpful.

@kaushikccu 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this! I'm an aspiring GA pilot, close to checkride. Definitely want to learn the constant speed prop but, like many others, I'm intimidated by it. Your explanation made a lot of sense and took a lot of the apprehension away. Great presentation!

@Roberto_Sales 2 жыл бұрын

Just learning to fly, and I'm learning on a CSP. SO thankful for your explanation here. Well done, especially for an old codger like me.

@norcalengineer 2 жыл бұрын

That was super helpful! The descent/landing settings confused me until I saw this. Really appreciate the simplicity here.

@downwindchecklist6567 2 жыл бұрын

Not there yet, but a nice clean explanation of constant speed props. I will sure get back to this video multiple times. Thx for sharing your gems of knowledge with us!

@rino5453 2 жыл бұрын

Nailed it! I've always wondered how best to use a CSP. Thanks for the awesome explanation!

@fortpittfarmschristiancomm3345 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a new pilot, trained in a 172 fixed pitch, and now just starting to fly with our new Vans RV10 with io540, and in my first flight this was pretty daunting and confusing even though I watched various videos including this one, but after my first flight and now watching this video again, I'm amazed at how simple you make it! Thanks a bunch for this amazing video, one of the best ones on the internet! You really helped me sort it all out! 5 stars! 👍👍👍👍👍

@jimbuck795 2 жыл бұрын

I'm working on my complex endorsement right now. This video makes things more understandable. Thanks for posting this.

@akrammy9251 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for explaining a complex procidure in such a simple way .

@trbeme1346 2 жыл бұрын

Even though I did my training in a Decathlon with a CS prop, I found this video interesting. Pretty much what you said is how I was taught to use it. One thing worth mentioning though is at higher altitude and descending one needs to pay attention to manifold pressure as it can rise above RPM setting. Of course though it can be said that during a descent you should just pull back some power anyways as you can use the descent to maintain your airspeed.

@2Phast4Rocket Жыл бұрын

This is a great explanation of how to fly with the constant speed propeller. Thanks.

@dlmunlimited 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! I have gone through several videos that could not explain properly what the blue lever does. You finally made some sense out of it.

@AirplaneAcademy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! So glad to hear that.

@GustavObermeyer1889 Жыл бұрын

You are very talented to explain quite difficult issues very easy. Congrats and thank you!

@froj.p6364 2 жыл бұрын

Here to say I really loved this video. Very clear, concise, easy to understand. Good pace and just all around tops! Thanks brother!

@AirplaneAcademy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@bobbypatterson7481 11 ай бұрын

Well-constructed, easy to understand and insightful. Value-added.

@VoandoComMarcelo 7 ай бұрын

Excellent! Best video about constant speed propellers so far. I'm preparing to adapt a new plane and have seen many. Very clear and practical explanation to whom is transitioning. Thank you!!

@AirplaneAcademy 7 ай бұрын

Awesome, thanks so much! Glad it was helpful!

@DKNSinha 2 жыл бұрын

I was looking to learn the basics of this to play with a 182 (or da40) in MS Flight sim before I eventually will learn to fly this in real life. This video was extremely helpful and well put together. Thanks!

@billwailey5050 2 жыл бұрын

THIS IS THE BEST QUALITY AVIATION CONTENT I'VE FOUND ON KZfaq!! AND I'M AN INSTRUMENT RATED PRIVATE PILOT. Thank you for this video!!

@AirplaneAcademy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill! Really appreciate that and glad you've found it helpful!

@bryanwilson9029 2 жыл бұрын

Best explanation I have found on KZfaq! It is 100% clear now, thank you!

@AirplaneAcademy 2 жыл бұрын

Wow!! Thanks so much for saying so. Glad it was helpful!!

@alanward9521 Жыл бұрын

Very good information. I'm learning to fly a 182 in Flight Sim 2020 (40th anniv) and was struggling to know what power settings. I could fudge them a bit but,until watching this it was guess work on approach and a bit nerve-wracking. Thank you for putting this clip together.

@ericgoldstein4734 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best explanation I’ve had for learning constant speed props! Thank you! Eric

@AirplaneAcademy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Really appreciate it and glad it was helpful!

@brandon.w3855 Жыл бұрын

The best video for this topic, went over everything in detail and explained it well. Thank you

@AirplaneAcademy Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Appreciate the feedback.

@sparkie951 11 ай бұрын

Excellent presentation, thanks for sharing.

@abrahamnemani3907 2 жыл бұрын

Nicely done and well explained. Thank you.

@gustavoelvira 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Charlie for sharing your knowledge, they are very helpful to me !! / Muchas gracias Charlie por compartir tus conocimientos, me son de mucha ayuda!!

@harrykiy2885 Жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation! I'm doing my EASA ATPL exams at the moment and your video really helped me understand the basics of a constant speed prop. Thanks Charlie.

@AirplaneAcademy Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad it helped

@djbowe Жыл бұрын

I have searched everywhere to find out what pilots were referring to when they talked about rpm and inches. THIS video is an absolute BOSS! Thank you! Can't wait to explore more of your content. I subscribed!!

@AirplaneAcademy Жыл бұрын

Nice!! Glad you enjoy the channel and to have you as a subscriber!

@edwardinthemiddle 12 күн бұрын

You explained this so perfectly thank you 🙏

@twistedmr 7 ай бұрын

i have flown constant speed done the training in the classroom and have it on my licence but its been a few years since i flew one so im back refreshing on it and it always amazes me how easily the details and the second nature understanding dissapears if we dont keep doing something.

@badney57 Жыл бұрын

Yep you've done the best job I've heard, great vid reviewing more than once!!!

@boogerwood 2 жыл бұрын

Great simple explanation. Thanks!

@Uncommon_Sense01 Жыл бұрын

This video is the most helpful one i've watched on how the csu works and how to fly it. Thanks!

@AirplaneAcademy Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Glad it was helpful.

@michaeljohn8905 Жыл бұрын

ThNk you so much you really made it clear how this work a and I’m a long time pilot A&P. Thanks again.

@SugarBushBoys 9 ай бұрын

Decades ago I read an article by Bob Hoover. He suggested keeping full throttle on climb to altitude and backing off on the RPM within the limits of the POH. Manifold pressure automatically goes down an inch for each thousand feet of altitude gained so rather than reducing power after takeoff, then adjusting it back up as you climb, leave the throttle alone till leveling off at cruising altitude.

@singleproppilot 4 ай бұрын

I think this is good general advice, but of course you’ll want to check your POH for their recommended settings. In a normally aspirated engine, you’ll find that you’ll always be undersquare at cruise altitude.

@chuckcawthon3370 Ай бұрын

Great Explanation, Thank You.

@johncordell2677 11 ай бұрын

This is the first of your videos I’m watching but so far I really like your energy and how you explain things! Thank you

@AirplaneAcademy 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Welcome to the channel!

@Esio16 3 ай бұрын

Very good explanation, congrats!!

@antonio77italy 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I could watch this video back in 2008 when I was training for my commercial... 👏👏👏 Great job!

@markyork9953 Жыл бұрын

Best explanation I have seen. Thanks Mark

@brianpulscher6514 2 жыл бұрын

As a newb I didn't really understand the constant speed/variable pitch prop idea. Thanks for explaining it so well.

@DaleScrivenDotCom Жыл бұрын

The bike gear analogy was perfect! Thanks for the videol

@birdnv4547 5 ай бұрын

That was good - well done - Thank You for making

@ericthomas8147 2 жыл бұрын

As one who has flown only fixed props but plans to transition to constant speed not too far in the future, thank you! Every other video talks about how a prop governor works, and which knob affects which engine setting, but none talk about how the pilot should plan to adjust the prop with regard to the various flight phases. I was beginning to think that everyone just knew it instinctively, just did what their instructor taught them, or didn't know what they were doing. This clarified it pretty well.

@AirplaneAcademy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Eric. I'm so glad to hear this. As I got into making the video, I realized "wow there's more to explain here than I thought" and I was hoping that it would still make sense. Really glad it did. Trust me, none of us know it instinctively!

@banrircardot Жыл бұрын

Very, very helpful! Thanks!

@timhoke2 11 ай бұрын

Charlie, you are a very CLEAR teacher. I recently bought a Piper PA-28 235 with a constant speed prop and find operating it most confusing. I think your explanation will help me transition from my fixed pitch training. Thanks!

@AirplaneAcademy 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Tim! Congrats on your purchase and I'm glad you found the video helpful. It'll get easier with practice, promise!

@ihatecivicssomuch Жыл бұрын

Very well explained. Thanks

@Taylor-ys4bp Жыл бұрын

You’re a fantastic teacher, and the video is so well put together. This really helped my understanding and I feel confident for my next rating. Definitely subscribing!

@AirplaneAcademy Жыл бұрын

Thanks Taylor! So glad it was helpful.

@FunPlacesToFly 2 жыл бұрын

Great and thorough explanation!

@_Sweet_Pete 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very clear and concise!

@tymurrell Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the helpful vid!

@randyporter3491 2 жыл бұрын

Great explanation ! I remember how intimidated I was when making this transition. I had built it up in my mind, that it "seemed" like relearning engine management p. As explained here, it's not. Great video Charlie !

@AirplaneAcademy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@keiclyndiaz9181 Жыл бұрын

waoo amazing explanation!! Thank you for that

@Dawsondive Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you

@gravity69100 8 ай бұрын

Great video; as a commercial student, this topic has never been intuitive to me. About the best explanation and video I’ve seen. Thx again

@AirplaneAcademy 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad it was helpful to you. Thanks for letting me know.

@reilymorrow2700 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I don’t think there’s a video as good as this one about constant speed props on KZfaq

@AirplaneAcademy 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks so much. Really appreciate that.

@CaptMoo 2 жыл бұрын

The best constant prop video out there. Thank you very much.

@AirplaneAcademy 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Really appreciate that.

@dickybhagat663 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video and explanation! Thanks!

@AirplaneAcademy Жыл бұрын

Sure thing! Glad you enjoyed!

@IkoVenture 2 жыл бұрын

Great explanation!!! It’s also worth noting that in a normally aspirated engine you’ll have to continue to increase the manifold as you’ climb because air density is falling. Much better explanation, than trying to figure out what speeder springs do.

@veloz7860 Жыл бұрын

Very useful, thank-you

@tylerfb1 2 жыл бұрын

Mixture, props, throttle. That's the mantra on power advance. You learned in primary that the mixture needs to be rich enough before advancing throttle, so now the props need to be set high enough before advancing throttle. That's all you need to remember. Everything else, you just set the power according to the POH. I keep my RPM setting at the cruise setting until the pattern or until after final approach fix. If I'm too high or fast, keeping the throttle closed and advancing RPM is like throwing out an anchor. ;)

@FlannelFlyer 2 жыл бұрын

It all makes sense now, great video!

@GWhizard Жыл бұрын

Well done. Thanks.

@KaiTakApproach 2 жыл бұрын

Smart, well spoken, no bull video. What a nice surprise compared to most YT crap. Thanks.

@AirplaneAcademy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@mariusz.3113 2 жыл бұрын

Man your channel is one of my favorite if not THE favorite. Thank you for all the great information. I Hope to meet you shake your hand and fly with u one day.

@AirplaneAcademy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marius - I'm glad you've found the channel helpful! I'm sure we'll meet at some point.

@SteveCubis 11 ай бұрын

This is the best, straight to the point explination dude. Great content

@AirplaneAcademy 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Really appreicate it!

@geoffbarton3653 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video.well done

@rackum44 2 жыл бұрын

Great great video. I'm only a sim pilot but I love knowing everything and this definitely taught me something

@AirplaneAcademy 2 жыл бұрын

Cool! Thanks!

@migupl 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Amazing explanation! I've heard so many explanations of how to fly a CSP, along with some tips on how to remember which lever to operate first (*) but yours is by far the best and easiest one! [*] - climb: "going to the SKY" - blue first (since the prop lever is usually blue) - descent: "going to the GROUND" - black first (i.e. manifold)

@AirplaneAcademy 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks so much! This means a lot!

@noahholdaway5898 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Great work!

@AirplaneAcademy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@thebadgerpilot 2 жыл бұрын

This is very convenient timing as I'll be stepping up to a Cherokee 235 soon!

@xenimaging Жыл бұрын

Great vid. Thanks!

@guardian95aviation Жыл бұрын

That was excellent!!! Thanks for uploading quality content.

@AirplaneAcademy Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the video!

@jackyfung3424 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video!

@pinoymissionpilot6690 2 жыл бұрын

thanks so much sir! you answered my question!

@Pdt7484 Жыл бұрын

I give you mad props for putting out this great video

@AirplaneAcademy Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed!

@JaZoN_XD 2 жыл бұрын

I don't even fly but this was such a quality video. No bs, no clickbaits, jot even ask to like and subscribe 100x at end of video. Awesome content dude. Subscribed.

@AirplaneAcademy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Really appreciate the feedback and glad to have you as a subscriber!

@BtcSimmer Жыл бұрын

Wow great job! This really made sense to me thank you subscribed!

@AirplaneAcademy Жыл бұрын

Awesome, glad you enjoyed and to have you as a subscriber!

@Mixturerich 2 жыл бұрын

Best explanation I’ve seen!

@littlehelpinghand43 10 ай бұрын

Thankyou Sir well explain 🙏🙂

@SimonButler 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Just in time for my initial checkouts in a 182 and 210!

@AirplaneAcademy 2 жыл бұрын

Nice!! Let me know how it goes!

@jimscano 7 ай бұрын

Great explanation. Thank you. I'm a pilot in the North Texas area. I've flown out of Addison a few times, but I'm up closer to Sherman these days. Would love to fly with you sometime.

@willa.5327 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. This was a great explanation.

@AirplaneAcademy 2 жыл бұрын

Sure thing! Glad you found it helpful!

@Janky07 2 жыл бұрын

Great explanation! Would like to see a follow up that goes into leaning the mixture... Do you go by the RPM gauge or the manifold pressure gauge to find a good air/fuel ratio.