Interesting observation:

Put an old engine and prop on the hobby shop counter. Whenever someone walks by see if they pick it up and what they do with it.

If they avoid it like it is a pile of doo, they are likely an electric flyer.

If they pick it up and look at it, they are an "electric starter" type flyer.

If they pick it up and can't stop flipping the prop, they are a "flipper".


I'm a flipper! I have a starter but never use it, don't even take it to the field. I sometimes use it when breaking in a new motor. If I have an engine that won't start with a flip or two, time to sell it!

Are you a flipper?