fixed-pitch propeller

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• fixed-pitch propeller — «FIHKST PIHCH», a propeller in which the pitch, or blade angle, is not adjustable and not variable …   Useful english dictionary

• fixed-pitch propeller — A propeller whose blade angle at the section under consideration is fixed and cannot be changed. This kind of propeller is most efficient at only one air speed and RPM. Fixed pitch propellers are generally made of wood …   Aviation dictionary

• Controllable pitch propeller — A controllable pitch propeller (CPP) or variable pitch propeller is a type of propeller with blades that can be rotated around their long axis to change their pitch. If the pitch can be set to negative values, the reversible propeller can also… …   Wikipedia

• propeller boss — The thick, central portion of a fixed pitch propeller hub. Also called blade boss …   Aviation dictionary

• Propeller — A propeller is essentially a type of fan which transmits power by converting rotational motion into thrust for propulsion of a vehicle such as an aircraft, ship, or submarine through a mass such as water or air, by rotating two or more twisted… …   Wikipedia

• pitch control — i. That giving manual control of the propeller pitch as is done in a constant speed unit where datum is moved manually. In a variable pitch propeller, the act of changing the pitch of the propeller. The pitch changes are done through pitch… …   Aviation dictionary

• Propeller governor — History = In the history of development of the airplane it became apparent that it is necessary to improve aircraft performance. One of influential factors was the propeller design in relation to the most efficient blade angle. The first… …   Wikipedia

• Modular propeller — A modular propeller is a forged propeller using complex composite materials that has replaceable parts. Contents 1 Parts 2 In use performance 3 Patent 4 References …   Wikipedia

• pitch — pitch1 pitchable, adj. /pich/, v.t. 1. to erect or set up (a tent, camp, or the like). 2. to put, set, or plant in a fixed or definite place or position. 3. to throw, fling, hurl, or toss. 4. Baseball. a. to deliver or serve (the ball) to the… …   Universalium

• pitch — I. /pɪtʃ / (say pich) verb (t) 1. to set up or erect (a tent, camp, etc.). 2. to put, set, or plant in a fixed or definite place or position (as cricket stumps, etc.). 3. to set or aim at a certain point, degree, level, etc.: he pitched his hopes …  

• pitch — I [[t]pɪtʃ[/t]] v. t. 1) to erect or set up (a tent, camp, or the like) 2) to put, set, or plant in a fixed or definite place or position 3) to throw, fling, hurl, or toss 4) spo baseball a) to deliver or serve (the ball) to the batter b) spo to… …   From formal English to slang