201er Posted January 28, 2012 Report Posted January 28, 2012 I didn't realize this would be such a mathemetically sophisticated topic that it would stir such intellectual debate beyond mortal comprehension so now I'm curious if a majority does or does not handle plane by the prop on the ground. I couldn't add a poll to the original topic so I guess just keep discussing it there but find out where we stand on this poll. Quote
maniago Posted January 28, 2012 Report Posted January 28, 2012 Quote: 201er I didn't realize this would be such a mathemetically sophisticated topic that it would stir such intellectual debate beyond mortal comprehension so now I'm curious if a majority does or does not handle plane by the prop on the ground. I couldn't add a poll to the original topic so I guess just keep discussing it there but find out where we stand on this poll. Quote
Ned Gravel Posted January 28, 2012 Report Posted January 28, 2012 The results may be skewed by the wording of the poll. Anyone who answers is defacto admitting to be a "prop tugger." Probably too late now to change it to "Prop Tugging Poll" I guess to concentrate on the activity and not those apparently doing it. "Now Joshua, if you don't stop pulling on that prop, you will go blind!!" Quote
sleepingsquirrel Posted January 28, 2012 Report Posted January 28, 2012 Yes, my name is sleepingsquirrel,and I am a prop tugger. We should have a long discussion about never turning a prop because the engine will start every time. My Mooney will start if I even touch the spinner with any tangential force. It's such a sure thing I took my starter off. Quote
201er Posted January 29, 2012 Author Report Posted January 29, 2012 Ok, 20 out of 20 people vote that it's safe to move a Mooney by the prop 100%. Then why in another topic did it seem like there was a major disagreement about it and that opinions were all over the place? Quote
sleepingsquirrel Posted January 29, 2012 Report Posted January 29, 2012 Quote: sleepingsquirrel Nothing left to say. Quote
M20F Posted January 29, 2012 Report Posted January 29, 2012 I try to avoid having to pull on most things affixed to any airplane including the prop. Have I done it, sure and it still flies that doesn't mean I make a habit out of it. The problem with old wives tales is you never hear the other side which are the people who always do X and then explain away impact Z. Are you wings leaking because you landed on grass 1000 times or are they leaking due to age, hard to really say for sure which is which thus anything you can do in my opinion to minimize hurt to the aircraft (within reason). In my opinion in life, flying, and owning an airplane there are few if any absolutes. Quote
MARZ Posted February 3, 2012 Report Posted February 3, 2012 Only after pulling the key and putting it in my pocket. Quote
John Pleisse Posted February 3, 2012 Report Posted February 3, 2012 jetdrivenWon't Leave! Joined: Dec 18, 2010 Posts: 1,944 Location: league city tx usa Re: Prop Tuggers PollPosted Jan 29, 2012 8:39 AM Trolls! Quote
jwilkins Posted February 3, 2012 Report Posted February 3, 2012 Close to the hub only; never further out on the blade. Only myself or a known trusted person. And I still watch them. I am the one flying the plane who ultimately pays the price (and the bills). Jim Quote
AndyFromCB Posted February 3, 2012 Report Posted February 3, 2012 I once tugged my prop in front of some young eagles and now I have to let the sherrif know everytime I move. Don't tug your prop. Quote
fantom Posted February 3, 2012 Report Posted February 3, 2012 Quote: 201er Ok, 20 out of 20 people vote that it's safe to move a Mooney by the prop 100%. Then why in another topic did it seem like there was a major disagreement about it and that opinions were all over the place? Quote
mooneym20d Posted February 7, 2012 Report Posted February 7, 2012 AC 20-37E Date: 9/9/05 300. PROPELLER BALANCING. This section describes only the general issues and types of propeller balancing. It is not intended to provide instructions for maintenance personnel to perform static or dynamic propeller balancing. a. Unbalance. (1) Propellers can become unbalanced during operation from mishandling, wear, damage and a variety of other causes. In some instances, the process of moving an aircraft by pushing or pulling on the propeller blades has bent or unseated the blades to an out-of-track condition or damages the blade preload system. Propeller wear and damage - and the repair of that damage - are also contributors to propeller imbalance. Unauthorized or improper repair of propeller spinners has also been identified as a cause of propeller imbalance. This is quoted from: AC 20-37E Date: 9/9/05 So I did, but now I don't. Should add that in the poll question. Quote
aviatoreb Posted February 7, 2012 Report Posted February 7, 2012 Quote: 201er I didn't realize this would be such a mathemetically sophisticated topic that it would stir such intellectual debate beyond mortal comprehension so now I'm curious if a majority does or does not handle plane by the prop on the ground. I couldn't add a poll to the original topic so I guess just keep discussing it there but find out where we stand on this poll. Quote
tony Posted February 7, 2012 Report Posted February 7, 2012 Quote: 201er Ok, 20 out of 20 people vote that it's safe to move a Mooney by the prop 100%. Then why in another topic did it seem like there was a major disagreement about it and that opinions were all over the place? Quote
Immelman Posted February 7, 2012 Report Posted February 7, 2012 Maybe we can have a contest to see who can go the longest without tugging on the prop. ... I'm out. Quote
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