tacpot, I'm 5'8" and 136 lbs, similar to yourself. I found this was absolutely not a problem when swinging a C85 on a Champ. Yes, sometimes the b*-thing will make you work up a sweat to start it, but thats all part of the fun. Hand-swinging at first can be very daunting, but all I can say is don't do anything quickly, always think about it. I strongly recommend wearing thick glove(s), such as biker's, especially if the prop is metal, as the trailing edge is sharper than wood.
BTW low pilot weight = more baggage / fuel! :D
PS Pushpak pilots are welcome in the Aeronca UK club as well.

Slipslider - have just started recovering the Pushpak, once she is airworthy again, I promise that I'll bring her to one of those legendary Aeronca UK fly-ins.

Stik

Well, I've just booked my first taildragger lesson. It's on Sep 16th (2 weeks time), and it's in the Super Cub at White Waltham - and I can't wait!

I'm sure I'll be reporting back immediately afterwards, and I expect you'll be able to see my grin in my post :D

Real flying - here I come!

FFF
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I had a go at starting the a/c last week - dead easy. Don't know what all the fuss was about! Of course the engine was cold, and was obviously primed just right. The vendor (and the engineer I took to look at the a/c) gave me instructions on how to start the engine, and it did first time!

I've also got a sound set of instructions for starting it solo - which should mean I don't appear in the accident statistics.

So I've gone ahead and bought a quarter share the aircraft. It's a HAL-26 Pushpak, like Stiknruda's.

Now, I must get that Tailwheel course booked (and join the PFA)

tacpot
Aircraft Owner :) :) :)

TACPOT - drop me an e-mail with a phone number and we'll speak about Pushpak's - a quick check in my log book shows just over 150hrs on Hindustan's best hi wing!

If I can help you -I will


Stik