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Feathering Propellers


These three-blade propellers, have blades that turn to feather. When the propeller shaft is not spinning, they turn edge on to create the least drag. When the propeller shaft is spinning, they turn to a flatter position (adjustable) to provide thrust like a fixed propeller.

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