>> I and one of my more adventurous flight instructors killed the engine on
     > >> a C150 once.  I was supprised that the prop didn't windmill.  It
     > >> stopped.  We had to dive to about 120 or so to get it to move, then the
     > >> engine started immediately.
     > >>
     > >> The Senator was lucky.  Often loosing a prop throws the CG off enough to
     > >> create handling problems.  I would be concerned about slowing down with
     > >> the CG too far aft.
     > >>
     > >> Bob White

Bob, you are correct about CG change. The prop in question was a FP wood prop.
Probably the lightest combo to be found. The separation was caused by the bolts
loosening.  One of the things you should always check on a wood prop. The odd
part was that the bolts had been changed recently. He probably hadn't checked
after the initial stretch/crush and they started to work loose. Check those prop
bolts people. We should also very frequently check the engine to reduction drive
fasteners.
Bill Jepson

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