Yes indeed, it is possible to hold the propellor blade with only two fingers while the PT-6 is started....PT6-27 anyway.
Suggest that the oil is truly warm and toasty before the prop is unfeathered and taxi commenced. For those that have paid the overhaul cost can only testify as to the .....BIG bucks to do otherwise. Forwarned is forearmed.
And yes, using a prop brake has been tried with good success on certain models.
Last edited by 411A; 23rd Apr 2002 at 22:32.