ORIGINAL: MinnFlyer
Something that is important to note here is that the throttle was ACCIDENTALLY pushed forward.
I know that I take many precautions around a running engine, but I also know that I have had several times when that throttle stick can get bumped - this seems especially so for the guys who use neck straps.
So aside from being cautious as to keeping body parts away from the prop, also keep in mind where your throttle stick is, AND your antenna! (I've seen a few people bend over and stick the antenna in a prop)
Ouch! I've done that very thing... actually, both. Usually when carrying the plane out to the flight line, I accidentally bump the throttle. Then I've smacked the antenna with the prop on a few occasions. Ah.. 2.4 GHz.. short antennas.. but these pose different problems, don't they.
The transmitter with a neck strap, has it's own "center of gravity". With 72 MHz, the extended antenna usually takes care of that. But with the new 2.4 Ghz systems, letting go of the transmitter usually causes it to flop down at the bottom and the controls hit your belly, often the throttle. This needs to be watched.
I bought a gizmo for my DX7 that moves the neck strap connector lower and then the transmitter CG is different. When letting go of the transmitter, it usually stays put.
CGr.