Quote Originally Posted by =FI=Murph View Post
So, what's the procedure? Set ATA first using throttle, then rpm using prop pitch?
A bit of both depending on the situation, sometimes together.
Cruising around set optimum ata and adjust rpm with pp. As speed changes this requires constant attention if flying manual pp.
In a DF you will need to adjust with throttle as well as the pitch wont respond fast enough on its own, especially in a dive which will result in a overrev, so cut back on the throttle accordingly as you gather speed or reach a point where the pp can't cope.


Its pretty easy and you get used to the engine note eventually, its a good indicator.