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    KG 13A or B control stick

    Thanks bunches guys. That was very helpful!
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    KG 13A or B control stick

    Does anyone have information regarding the KG 13A or B control stick as used in the Bf 109, FW 190 or the ME262? I need to know the manufacture or basically anything on these control sticks. Thanx!
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    Bf 109 variable pitch gearbox

    Thanx for those who tried to help. I was just given the info I was looking for. Here is the website if your interested. I'm not sure how I missed it. http://www.enginehistory.org/Convention/2005/Presentations/FeyTom/P09%20VDM%20Electric.pdf
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    Bf 109 variable pitch gearbox

    The curtiss prop is a totally different system altogether. The gearbox used on the Bf 109 uses a planetary system to change the sun gear to which it drives the gears on the prop hub and by way of worm gears turns the blades. In the gearbox are planet gears, sun gear and what have you. At the...
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    Bf 109 variable pitch gearbox

    Thanx for all that information, however it's not the correct variable pitch system used on a Bf 109E. Due to a cannon running through the prop shaft the VDM company designed an electric variable pitch prop for the Bf 109. It could not use a hydromatic propeller for this reason. The pitch...
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    Bf 109 variable pitch gearbox

    I'm trying to find out how the internal planetary gear sytem works in the variable pitch gearbox for the propeller. I have limited information and a sectional view but with little detail. If anyone could explain it to me or direct me to someone who might know it would be most appreciated. I do...
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