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Old 5th November 2007 | 12:08
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Lister Noble
 
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From: Norfolk UK
I fly a hand start L4 Cub,and the only way to start is to swing the prop.
Chocks in place first.
First 6 blades pulled through to prime engine. with mags off .
Mag one on,swing to start.
Walk round and get in,run up and power checks etc.
Set engine to tick-over,get out and remove chocks,get back in and you are ready to fly.
No other way unless there are other bods about.

The big rule
Always treat prop as live.
Have massive respect for prop.
Walk forwards away from prop and out towards wing tip.
I am happier if others are around ,but that is not always the case.
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