Almost hit with half of a prop while flying
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Almost hit with half of a prop while flying
One day I was flying my airplane on one side of the field and this airplane comes flying by the field over the runway and crashes on the other side from where I was standing. I heard it hit and I was flying my plane high and then I heard some air pass right by my ear. I landed really quick and look to the left of me and I saw a half of a prop. That guy crashed soooo hard far away from me that half of the prop broke off and almost hit me. I believe if it would have hit me in the face or throat it would have done some serious damage to me. It was inches away from my ear. I was kind of scared that day.
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RE: Almost hit with half of a prop while flying
Kevin,
I have shattered a 20 inch APC propeller and had if fly right past a woman and her kid that was walking in the pit area.
It doesn't take much to have a serious accident happen.
I have shattered a 20 inch APC propeller and had if fly right past a woman and her kid that was walking in the pit area.
It doesn't take much to have a serious accident happen.
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RE: Almost hit with half of a prop while flying
ALWAYS wear Sunglasses...
A big slash in your face will heal, and look kinda cool
But your eyes will not...
A big slash in your face will heal, and look kinda cool
But your eyes will not...
[8D]
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RE: Almost hit with half of a prop while flying
Wow.[X(]
There was a Saito 120 powered bird making a low pass when the prop broke in two, and wedged itself in my dads pocket.
Could have been dangerous, but it was kinda funny. lol
There was a Saito 120 powered bird making a low pass when the prop broke in two, and wedged itself in my dads pocket.
Could have been dangerous, but it was kinda funny. lol
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RE: Almost hit with half of a prop while flying
I think most of the energy from the prop is lost when it traveled that far, so I don't think it would cut your neck off, or anything that gouging, but it could poke your eye out.
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RE: Almost hit with half of a prop while flying
I always check my APC props , I run 17x6 IMAC on a YS 1.10 among others. After a hard landing that kills the motor , but not the prop, I always look real close to see any fissures or stretch marks around the hub. THese APC props can be a real hazard if compromsed.
I am sorry I even read this post....it makes me shudder.
I am sorry I even read this post....it makes me shudder.