OK, why do they cover the prop?

"Peter Duniho" wrote in message
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| "C J Campbell" wrote in message
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| This month's EAA calendar features an Aeronca Champ on skis. I don't fly
| much in weather that is THAT cold, so....
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| What is with the foxy covers on the prop?
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| Especially if it's a wood prop, I imagine it's simply to protect the prop
| from the weather. Even a metal prop might have to be deiced if you don't
| cover it; the cover simply saves some time during preflight.

One instructor at the local FBO told me that it was to prevent corrosion
from bird poop from the birds who like sitting on the props.