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I have started small prop planes probably at least 1000 times since I started flying in the 90's. 3/4 of them at least were starting my Rotax powered Minimax ultralight. Never had an issue but pretty scary when one thinks about what could happen slipping on ice or if throttle was left wide open.
I have always been most nervous when on the rare occasion I have started a stranger's plane with a dead battery who I did not know at some airport or fly-in event. I always make sure to discuss procedure with said pilot and always give prop a good yank first to make sure pilot has brakes applied before I start spinning the blade.
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German autos: '79 911 SC, '87 951, '03 330i, '08 Cayenne, '13 Cayenne
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