I have recently starting to fly prop planes with propeller pitch, however I think I only understand the basics (gears on a bike). I generally have only been flying Jets or fixed pitch propeller planes. However any advice or good resources would be much appreciated, on the basics, for example when to change the pitch of the propellers, so I dont burn out the engine.
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Jamie
The aircraft you have will have climb and cruise power tables. Set your rpm and manifold pressure in accordance with the pilot operating handbook. One important rule is the order in which you change rpm (propeller pitch) and manifold pressure (throttle): Increasing prop before throttle, deceasing throttle before prop… always. This is to prevent over stressing the engine or causing detonation. I assume you are asking about piston engines, because propjet is much different when it comes to pitch and power. One last thought is why, and that is because when you takeoff and climb you are going slow and your power increases with rpm so you are using a fine pitch for high rpm. At cruise when you are fast you use a coarser pitch to like a 10-speed bike in a way, and the rpm is lower.
Thanks for your reply, that makes a lot of sense, and in general I was generally asking about piston engines. Great advice on decreasing and increasing prop and throttle, in which order.
Perfect video for my level, much appreciated. Fantastic video
Great info. and explanation 
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