I was down flying my little 40 size Hots last October alone. Had flown a couple of times. I was starting the Thunder Tiger 46 with a 11/6 wooden prop. I don't know if I just let go of it, or if I bumped the throttle on the radio. Anyway it flew into me wide open. And as you can see below, it got my middle finger on my right hand, 8 stitches. Had on shorts and got my right knee. Took out about a 50 cent piece of hide about 1/4 inch deep. Prop broke thank God. I think if I had had a APC prop, probably would have lost the end of my finger. Had a heck of a time getting to the ER because I was bleeding so bad. Lucky for me, the field is only about a half mile from the hospital. I know it was stupid. That's what happens, when you get careless. Could have been allot worse. So be careful out there.

JIM