"Clear Prop!"
This one came to me having read the thread on strobes.....
What is the general concensus on shouting "clear prop" a few seconds before start up? I was always taught to give this a good holler out the storm window and wait a few seconds before hitting the start button (to allow any small children, sleeping vagrants etc to get out of the way before the prop starts moving).
I've had my PPL for around 7 years now and I can honestly say, on every start-up, I have always followed this routine. Thing is, at most airfields I fly from, I hardly ever seem to hear anyone else do the same.
Am I being a wally sticking to this or am I right in thinking there's a lack of airmanship on this point?
Please discuss........