Greetings Splais,

I must say that I feel for you because of the resulting pain and suffering (mentally, physically, and financially) that you had to go through. That is one of the most graphic examples of what CAN happen that I have ever seen.

I also salute you, for it takes a lot of guts to share an experience such as this with the rest of us, since it could have been avoided if the necessary precautions (as you so honestly described) had been followed.

Hopefully, because of your willingness to share your mishap, more people will be "field-aware" of how dangerous this "HOBBY" can be, and use your experience as a much-needed reminder.

May the rest of your flying days be pleasant ones.

Weldo