However! I've never moved a prop unless someone was standing on the
brakes, and since if I'm propping the plane it's usually because the
guy at the controls is a stranger who probably knows little about
Cubs, I always prop from behind.

Blue skies! -- Dan Ford


I flew cubs for awhile 30+ years ago. If there was no one around to
prop yours, the drill was to stand behind the prop on the right side
and flip it with your right hand, The left was poised to adjust the
throttle when it caught. I recall that they were amazingly easy to
start (usually on the first or second try).

David Johnson