Matt Whiting wrote:




I still wouldn't rule out getting a small pebble or stone into the prop
if you are sliding the wheels to a stop in gravel. The propwash might
sling a small stone into the nosewheel where it could bounce forward
into the prop. Similarly, if the nosewheel is pushing through gravel at
any rate of speed, stones could bounce forward off the nosewheel.

When landing the engine is at idle so there's no chance of the prop
picking up anything. I suppose it's theoretically possible to have the
nosewheel pushing thru gravel and have one get launched into the prop.
Haven't seent it happen though. Having said all that I have no interest
in keeping my prop nick free if that means eliminating what is fun about
flying. A prop is simply another part. I had my 182 for a little over
7 years. Never had any problems with the prop.