ORIGINAL: hsimmons
ORIGINAL: crash99
How did this happen?
This is the direct result of my not following the basic safety practice of having a large aircraft secured when starting it. I placed the transmitter on my left hand side (second mistake because I'm right handed). Started the plane and then accidentally hit the throttle stick when I reached for the transmitter. Motor accelerated and plane came straight at me before I could move out of the way.
As you can see by the photos it really did a number on my arm.
I had a very similiar instance a couple of weeks ago. Mine was with a Webra 50 powered Ultra Stick 40. Again, an unsecured plane, on one knee while starting. I reached for the Tx and hit the throttle as you did. The plane shot forward and the prop hit my left knee. I am very fortunate in that all I got was a bad bruise out of the deal ( I was wearing jeans at the time ). Very little damage on my part, but it was enough to scare the crap out of me.
We all get complacent at times, some pay a higher price for it than others.
I wish you a full and speedy recovery.
Dave