I PERSONALLY have never felt I would be comfortable propping a landplane
from the rear. To much stuff in the way...wing struts, landing gear,
etc. I don't think I would be comfortable turning my back on a spinning
prop while only one or two feet away...I want to see that spinning club
so I know exactly how far away it is. I'd hate to trip over a tire and
fall forward or throw out an arm to help regain my balance...

Scott


jls wrote:

"mhorowit" wrote in message
oups.com...

It would be a bit difficult proping a seaplane from the front, so I
guess it's not a bad idea to stand behind the prop on the float;
however, for a land plane, (unless you do something bizarre like I did)


Like whut? Curious minds want to know.




proping from the front is safe (if you are taught how to be out of the
way when the engine catches). - Mike



I'll prop from the front if propping from behind is inconvenient, and the
aircraft has a suitable person at the controls, or is tied down.