ORIGINAL: piper_chuck
Yup, knew it would happen. Every time the subject of power panels comes up, an imagined safety issue with cords is used to justify personal preferences.
Safety doesn't come from owning the correct equipment, it comes from vigilence and common sense. Most of the really bad prop accidents come from engines that are already running.
Electric planes can send you to the emergency room also if you are careless.
edit: spelling