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Old 22nd Apr 2023, 03:08
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And a Cessna 152 is a single engine aeroplane with a fixed pitch propellor. I enjoyed the exercise in them where we’d shut the engine down and stop the prop from rotating, then start the engine without using the starter.

(Interestingly, I recently reminded myself of the procedure because I was going through a run-the-tank-dry-to-confirm-its-actual-useable-capacity-in-smooth-air exercise in a new (to me) aircraft, which has a lightweight (fixed) prop. There was a ‘higher’ unknown probability of the prop not continuing to windmill during the tank changeover. Add to that the remote chance of the starter not working. However, it turned out to be the usual non-event.)
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