Aviation dictionary. 2014.
ground-adjustable propeller — A propeller whose pitch can be adjusted only on the ground when it is not running … 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
adjustable-pitch — ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adjective of an airplane propeller : having means of pitch adjustment of the blades while at rest but incapable of such adjustment while in motion * * * /euh jus teuh beuhl pich /, adj. (of a marine or aircraft propeller)… … Useful english dictionary
adjustable-pitch — /euh jus teuh beuhl pich /, adj. (of a marine or aircraft propeller) having blades whose pitch can be changed while the propeller is stationary, chiefly to suit various conditions of navigation or flight. Cf. controllable pitch. [1905 10] * * * … Universalium
adjustable-pitch — /ədʒʌstəbəl ˈpɪtʃ/ (say uhjustuhbuhl pich) adjective (of a propeller) having blades whose pitch can be changed to suit various conditions of flight …
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
Screw propeller — Screw Screw (skr[udd]), n. [OE. scrue, OF. escroue, escroe, female screw, F. [ e]crou, L. scrobis a ditch, trench, in LL., the hole made by swine in rooting; cf. D. schroef a screw, G. schraube, Icel. skr[=u]fa.] 1. A cylinder, or a cylindrical… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
variable-pitch propeller — noun propeller for which the angle of the blades is adjustable • Hypernyms: ↑propeller, ↑propellor * * * variable pitch propeller noun (aeronautics) A propeller with blades movable by mechanical means during rotation to optimize the pitch for… … Useful english dictionary
fixed-pitch propeller — «FIHKST PIHCH», a propeller in which the pitch, or blade angle, is not adjustable and not variable … Useful english dictionary
Kaplan turbine — The Kaplan turbine is a propeller type water turbine that has adjustable blades. It was developed in 1913 by the Austrian professor Viktor Kaplan. The Kaplan turbine was an evolution of the Francis turbine. Its invention allowed efficient power… … Wikipedia
