Is it a myth, an urban legend, fact or fiction? Face it, as pilots we have heard our fair share of what not to do when it comes to airplane and engine operations. Among these are when rotating the propeller by hand, always rotate it clockwise or never rotate the propeller clockwise. Which is it and why?
San Carlos Flight Center Charles Rudolf, Maintenance Manager and IA will help clear the air when it comes to some of these common myths. He will share the real truth behind subjects such as why you shouldn’t run the starter beyond the time limit specified, how to determine if a nick in the propeller is going to be an issue, is there such a thing as having too much oil, and many more.
Charles earned his A&P in 2021 after attending AIM in Fremont and started working at the San Carlos Flight Center. He obtained his Inspection Authority, IA, in 2024. He enjoys the challenge of working on a variety of airplanes. More importantly, he enjoys sharing his knowledge about airplane systems and engines with pilots.
