23yo model walks into propeller

[The Heff]

Originally Posted by Booglebox

I agree apart from one thing - pulling a/c by the prop. I have even done this on an a/c that was known to have a live mag. Is this actually very unsafe and am I an idiot? Viewpoints appreciated

Originally Posted by Ultra long hauler

Is it dangerous to move a plane by pulling the prop blades?
Surely not!??

I don't think it is dangerous to pull aeroplanes by the prop. Although there is a slight chance that you could accidentally turn the propeller as your pulling, its not likely that you'll turn the blade through the full compression with the required RPM to start the engine.

When I pull, I grasp the leading edges of the propeller, so that if the prop does turn a little bit, it always turns backwards - so there's no chance of it firing (even if live). What are other people's thoughts?