"Maxwell" wrote in message
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I'm guessing it would at least seriously hamper the engines ability to windmill
during a temporary fuel starvation, or carb ice situation.

A windmilling propeller significantly increases your sink rate when your
engine stops making noise. Do you really want that? ...or would you rather
have more time to sort things out, and/or more landing options within gliding
range?

I know my choice!

Vaughn