Props is Props when it comes to safety. It is important that beginners be taught safe handling procedures from Day 1. I continually emphasize this to my students, as well as experienced club members. It is important to establish a routine, and stick to it. The most important part of the routine for me is - have the plane restrained, and once the engine is running (or capable of running for electrics) everything is done from BEHIND the plane. I had a student this weekend start to reach over the prop to remove the glow starter, and we spent several minutes discussing why that's unacceptable.

Brad