On May 15, 2:47 pm, "Morgans" wrote:
"Robert M. Gary" wrote

BTW: I would never hand prop a nosewheel plane.

I think I know the reason for this opinion, but I would still be interested
in hearing your reasoning.

Why no hand propping a nose dragger for you?

Because the top arch of the prop is close to my head. When teaching
students to hand prop the biggest challenge is to get them to stand
close enough to the prop. Standing too far back is much more dangerous
than standing too close. The worst thing that could happen is to fall
into the prop, something that can only happen if you are standing back
and leaning into it.

-Robert