Chances are you’ve come across descriptions of how constant-speed propellers work, oh, about a thousand times since your piloting days began. Instead of rehashing how they operate, let’s talk about ...

Propellers are primarily divided into fixed-pitch, which offer a compromise between climb and cruise performance, and various adjustable-pitch types for optimized flight across different conditions.

The famous British Supermarine Spitfire used various propellers during its early service. Rotol Airscrews, Ltd was formed in 1937 as a joint venture of Rolls-Royce and Bristol. The name, a combination ...