The malfunctions of the propeller pitch might have provoked a flight disturbance and as a consequence the propeller may have sheared off.

It was not the change in propeller pitch or the rumble of tires on runway that woke him; this was a different homecoming.

The propeller pitch and diameter are chosen based on the engine size, type of performance desired, and cost.

He yanked savagely at the throttle grip, reversing the propeller pitch.

Applying full power (discontinuing carburetor heat if it is on) and setting fuel mixture and propeller pitch if applicable.

Usually controlled from the bridge by deck officers, they allow control of the engines' RPMs and propeller pitch independently.

At the direction of the pilot, the flight engineer used these instruments to adjust the throttles, fuel mixture, supercharger, and propeller pitch.

He had forgotten to switch the propeller pitch from coarse to fine, and the aircraft careered down the runway at 80 mph, ultimately crashing.

Some aircraft have constant speed units which automatically change propeller pitch to keep the engine running at the optimum speed.

Following Retvizans arrival in Russia, the propeller pitch was adjusted and she exceeded 18 knots.