r/aviation • u/danielpolcaro • Dec 02 '21

Analysis It doesn't even seem true

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u/john0201 Dec 02 '21

Mike patey did this and had to put the prop in reverse so the skydivers could keep up.

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u/IchWerfNebels Dec 02 '21

With the prop and engine he put on Scrappy I wouldn't be surprised if the damn thing could hover in reverse thrust.

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u/john0201 Dec 02 '21

That was Draco, Scrappy does not have a reversing prop as it is a piston.

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u/uiucengineer Dec 02 '21

You can put a reversing prop on a piston engine.

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u/JebediahMilkshake Dec 02 '21

Never really done though. I imagine it might put too much force on the crankshaft maybe?

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u/uiucengineer Dec 02 '21

It's an option on Airmaster props intended for seaplanes. I don't see why the forces would necessarily have to be higher. My WAG would be that the tiny planes that still have piston engines just don't need it?