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Can Stearman aircraft with mismatched engines or propellers safely fly together?

April 26, 2017aircraft engines fly mismatched propellers safely stearman

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Can Stearman aircraft with mismatched engines or propellers safely fly together?

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Yes. It’s not uncommon to see a formation of Stearmans with 220, 300, and 450 engines, or some with climb props, cruise props, metal props, and wooden props. Techniques and procedures to fly “mismatched” Stearmans would be a subject for discussion during the preflight briefing.