"Peter Duniho" wrote in message ...
"Blueskies" wrote in message m...
The reason for cycling the prop is to pump the cold oil out and move in the warmed oil.

That's the reason for cycling the prop several times (I usually do it three during a "cold" run-up). Cycling it at
least once is for verifying proper operation, and is a valid reason no matter how many times you've done it before (by
the same logic you use to argue for doing a magneto check every time).

Pete


Initial application of power and watching the RPM stabilize is enough to ensure proper propeller governor operation...