Landing with a stopped prop is different.  I had an instructor who would
have me practice that in a C150.

The thing I did not expect that stood out was it took effort to stop the
prop.  Even with no fuel it would windmill, producing more drag.

To stop it we'd have to nose up until near stall to reduce the airflow to
the point engine compression overcame the windmill tendency from airflow,
and the prop finally stopped.

Once stopped it would find some place to rest, not always avoiding straight
up and down.

Bumping the starter could reposition the prop (we thought horizontal better
than vertical).

I haven't done that in decades, but probably should do it in what I am
currently flying.

jg
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