There's nothing wrong with hand swinging a prop, but it just isn't done very much anymore and very, very few people are taught how to do it properly. DC-3's have been hand-started on occasions with a rope and a row of PNG 'volunteers'. Most aerodromes have other options available. There are precautions to take and if they aren't followed, either don't do it or expect the consequences.
Last edited by Lodown; 11th Apr 2009 at 16:23.