Originally Posted by
Maisk Rotum
I started an Islander with a rope. Talair, 38 years ago in PNG. Had a dummy run first with the mags off. Wrapped the rope over itself initially and then maybe 4 to six times around the spinner. Test proved the rope came away freely. Had three of us on the rope as best I can remember. Worked well. I think it was my last flight on type with Talair.
Ah ha! Thanks for that. I would have been too afraid to wreck the spinner. Obviously they’re way stronger than I gave them credit for.