SD you sound like a professional instructor doing a good job.
i always check they have replaced and tightened the oil cap!
One other thing that you left out that is important;
It sets a bad example to the student, it teaches them that it is OK to have engines running and people boarding and vacating the aircraft.
Remember the Skymaster at Liverpool where the pilots girlfriend got out and walked into the running rear prop?
I am truly amazed to find out that instructors disagree with banning running starts
Last edited by theresalwaysone; 17th Sep 2006 at 22:40.