Hi all,
Teach the new guys to tune well and break in the engine properly before doing back compression starting. Keep thier hands AWAY from the prop as much as possible.
Us old codgers are comfortable around motors but we may be forgeting how nervous the newbies are.
This is not a good idea for a jittery student. I remember my instructor doing this to demonstrate how easy a well tuned motor starts.
But I was instructed to stick with the starter or stick. I am also our club's safety officer and a registered nurse. I usually get to take the wounded to the ER.....I would rather fly