Abstract: Propeller apparatus including a propeller spinner with a plurality of spaced protruding surfaces extending radially outward from the exterior surface of the spinner and a plurality of variable pitch propeller blades extending radially outward from the spinner through the protruding surfaces of the spinner. Each propeller blade has an inner or root end portion located adjacent to the protruding surface of the spinner and the root end portion has a propeller cuff attached to it or alternatively the root end portion can have an airfoil section.