Merlin engine in Ace's

[SlapShot]

I've always assumed they worked on magic smoke just like modern electronics.  Ever let the magic smoke out of your computer or surround receiver? Stopped working didn't it?

  ... now that's funny !!!

[horble]

I've always assumed they worked on magic smoke just like modern electronics.  Ever let the magic smoke out of your computer or surround receiver? Stopped working didn't it?

I just assumed it was British-Leyland cars that ran on magic smoke too, frequently they seem to become overfull and need to leak some out.

[Charge]

IIRC a common failure in B17s was that if the governor broke up the blades would go against fine pitch stop in governor and the propeller would severely overspeed and eventually detach itself from the engine and there was nothing you could do about it.

http://www.daveswarbirds.com/b-17/wings.htm

-C+

[BulletVI]

What is a WEP dweeb ?

They are the ones who use it even after its cut out

[gyrene81]

See Rule #4

[Dichotomy]

Thanks for the education gentlemen.  This thread was highly informative.

[sandwich]

See Rule #4

[BulletVI]

See Rule #4

[jamdive]

whaaa...

[StokesAk]

Calling it.

[Dichotomy]

should I throw up the signal guys?

[gyrene81]

should I throw up the signal guys?

Go for it. I hear INcomINg.

[SlapShot]

See Rule #4

[colmbo]

Runaway prop is, in my minds eye, a propeller that cannot be feathered after an engine is shut down

Not really related to feathering, but if you're unable to feather you get the same end result.

In the B-17 or B-24 the procedure if you have a runaway prop is to first attempt to reduce RPM by using the prop control, if that doesn't work you retard the throttle.  If still overspeeding you push the feathering button in until RPM returns to normal level then pop the button out -- repeat until you either secure the engine or land.  Once had to do that in the B-24. PITA.

[Chalenge]

Theres a feathering button on the B24? I dont think mine is equipped with one!