Hand propping procedures

[6643]

...remind me to tell you the story of how an engine started on me when I moved the propeller...

Been there, done that. Fortunately, my uncle had drilled into my head to always assume that any time you touch the prop it will start. Still, a bit of a surprise...

[6930]

...I do it from behind. I truly believe it's safer.. I have my left hand on the strut, and can easily swing the prop with my right...

I considered doing that, once. I felt claustrophobic confined to the space between the whirling meat cleaver and the lift strut. I feel much more comfortable doing it from the front.

I completely agree. Not a lot of room between the struts and the prop.

Mike