Newps wrote:



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.

I had mine for six years and likewise had no problem flying from a
gravel and grass strip, but I certainly didn't intentionally slide the
tires at any time.

I also never had a problem with the firewall, but the previous owner had
bent it and struck the prop when he stalled in in from about 6'
according to witnesses. I can't imagine how anyone could do that with a
Skylane, but apparently it happens in addition to folks just plain
flying it onto the nosewheel while landing. Landing a Skylane is a
piece of cake, yet folks seem to screw it up with some frequency.


Matt