See a mistake? Contact us. A reader recently wrote to request an article on propellers: Why are “constant-speed” props called what they are, how can a fixed-pitch prop “lug” the engine and how does ...

Aircraft propellers are broadly divided into fixed-pitch, which offer a performance compromise between climb and cruise, and variable-pitch types, which can adjust blade angle. Variable-pitch ...

In casual lexicon, if you hear someone say that they saw a 'Cessna' flying around, there's a good chance they mean a small, single-engine, civilian propeller aircraft. Something like the iconic Cessna ...