I prefer the prop we had before the patch- i think the effect is somewhat overdone.
I've flown a lot in single engine planes and it's rare to become aware of the prop in front of you. It does happen, but from a very limited angle and typically with a dark sky in front and sun behind. Usually once your engine has fired up the prop disappears into a faint disc that is practically invisible. I think it has something to do with seeing the prop's plane of travel from directly behind it (practically 90 degrees)- it is much easier to see the prop if you're seeing it from a slight angle, such as outside the plane or looking at a prop that's on the wing.
By the way, the reason i'm not a qualified pilot is because i have epilepsy. Luckily for me flashing lights is not a trigger for my fits. I get annoyed the scar in my brain stops me from piloting for real and the idiotic warning at the start of CoD interferes with my virtual flying as well
