On 11 Aug 2004 13:32:51 -0700, (Robert M. Gary)
wrote:

The dangerous time is really just before you start the
engine and don't know how strong the engine is going to come on.

This is why I was taught to prop from behind if alone. You can
generally (J3 and 7AC at least) position yourself in such a way that a
power burst will sit you down on the strut. This gives an added
opportunity to retard the throttle when necessary. Of course without
an impulse this isn't realistic since you need to impart more energy
to the prop.

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