Hi guys and gals, We had an incident at the field this weekend! One of our very experienced pilots made "in my judgment" several minor errors that in slightly different circumstances might have cost him his arm! OR WORSE!

He was starting a large gas powered war bird, he had a rope around the tail to one of the pit benches. Error #1 was not taking the slack out of the rope. Error number #2 he was on his knees directly in front of the propeller. Error number #3 His throttle was set to high.

When the engine fired the plane headed right at him! In his attempt to regain his feet and avoid the propeller at high RPM! His arm was struck by the 22" propeller, braking both blades!

He sustained a large deep gash to the forearm! Luckily no broken bones, severed artery's, or nerve damage.

This could have much worse! He was waring a heavy coat and It was a wood prop!

Please keep this in mind! If you let you guard down for a second these "TOY" aircraft can bite you!

Regards
Mark