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feather the prop

/ˈfɛðər ðə prɑp/ /ˈfɛðə ðə prɒp/
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GeneralAviation
  1. 1 pervaneyi bayrağa almak, pervaneyi bayrak konumuna getirmek

Definition (English)

To turn a propeller's blades edge-on to the airflow so that a stopped engine causes less drag.

Example Sentences

  1. After the engine failed, the pilot had to feather the prop quickly.
    Motor arızalandıktan sonra pilot pervaneyi hızla bayrağa almak zorunda kaldı.
  2. If you feather the prop, the drag from the dead engine drops sharply.
    Pervaneyi bayrağa alırsanız çalışmayan motorun sürüklemesi büyük ölçüde azalır.

Synonyms

feather the propeller

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