Heres a perfect example of why hand cranking your prop can be dangerous :stupid:

Hand cranking? OK. I can see that. But he'd better finish gapping the plugs first or it ain't gonna start!

Birds, can't they see I just polished the rocker covers.

"Runnin a bit lean, better give a half a turn, there, much better".

You call me dangerous? At least i am starting from behind the prop mister!
Luke

I forgot to take the glowplug ignitor off

It sounds lean on the low end...

if I don't get this thing cranked,I'm gonna be up here all day.

I reckon he is just lighting a cigarette off the exhaust manifold...

I can be wrong but looks like he is using a chicken stick, at least . . .

Just warming up some sausage, so we don't have to stop for lunch.

I told you that glow plug was bad... now hurry up and get that new one in.

I think it runs better with the pressure line ATTACHED to the muffler...

can someone tell me if this photo is real or photoshopped? A friend asked me and I wasnt sure.

That is crazy. he was determined to never have a dead stick landing.

aircowboy- To the best of my knowledge its the real deal! I am just not to sure of the real story behind pic.
My best guess- I imagine that pic is staged e.g. the guy does this as a stunt regularly. Otherwise how would he know why engine stopped if not intentional??? why waste time climbing about outside when you should be setting up for an emergency landing? also check out the clear open land beneath for a reasonably safe landing if needed + Its a cub to balance airplane you need to sit in rear seat if flying solo! So this dude has balanced the Cub just for this stunt IMHO.

my 2c

ozcan:

Bet there was someone IN the rear seat.

Bill.

Wow! someone just happened to be right next to him in another plane to get a photo!! :stupid:

Or... Hurry up and get that shot, so I can get out there and restart OUR engine!

Wing walk? Bother that, I'm gonna prop walk!

Has to be someone in back seat, otherwise it'd dive hard and roll right. Tail spin in 50 feet or less.

I don't see a chute or bungee. I say he's nuts!

In a modle that size......you atleast heed have on on board starter

Ian

That takes nerve, or he is insane.

I'm still looking for the Center of Gravity. It must of come lose or fallen off.

Paint sure drys faster painting up here.

Dude, the onboard starter are on it's way over to start the engine...

Where the heck did I put that CyA debonder?!?!?!

Marty...LOL! I knew when I met you, you were the humorous type.