I have seen a prop strike or two and heard of more. In the US, they
are not officially reportable events, so the actual incidence and
prevalence are difficult to ascertain. Having some hours in a J3, and a
few landings in the factory demonstrator at KLAL, I believe there is
quite a substantial difference in tolerance for landing technique. I have
also seen a B75 driven by a 28,000 hour pilot flip inverted (and I am one
of the guys fixing it, just ask Bud ;)).
Perhaps, it's just the perspective of a 1000 hour pilot rather than a
10,000 hour CFI, but I think there are better choices for a primary trainer.
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Ira N224XS
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