Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago
Most people go straight to the prop governor when trying to learn the constant speed prop and honestly I think that can just confuse you before you understand the broader picture. In this video I explain the "why" behind constant speed props and how you practically use them. Later, if you want to deep dive the schematic of a prop governor, you'll have context and it can actually stick :)
Second video explaining how to use it in each phase of flight: youtu.be/-Ba_IpCyKIw
Check out my set of 350+ private pilot flashcards here! airplaneacademy.com/flashcards
More about me: airplaneacademy.com/charlie-gasmire
Most people go straight to the prop governor when trying to learn the constant speed prop and honestly I think that can just confuse you before you understand the broader picture. In this video I explain the "why" behind constant speed props and how you practically use them. Later, if you want to deep dive the schematic of a prop governor, you'll have context and it can actually stick :)
Second video explaining how to use it in each phase of flight: youtu.be/-Ba_IpCyKIw
Check out my set of 350+ private pilot flashcards here! airplaneacademy.com/flashcards
More about me: airplaneacademy.com/charlie-gasmire
