[color=#FF0099]Gentlemen,

We have recently installed vertical (removeable) pvc poles on all our tables at the field to hold planes.... (put in by our MPPA club)

We also have the no taxiing rule at our field and as safety officer I have had to get after people on occasion for taxiing through the pits.

Also, I do stand behind the "black line" once I have started my plane....and once while there (starboard side) I had the spinner break off and fly right across the front of my face...had I not been in the safe zone, I would have been hit (it actually hit the far inside of my visor as it went by...now that's close)

I've seen guys start their planes on the ground...and have the transmitter sitting on the ground...Behind The Plane!!!! and then have to walk around the running, untethered "weed wacker" to get it!!!

And, yes, I've driven the walking wounded to the hospital to get stitched up!

And NEVER, EVER fly at a field alone no matter how good you are....accidents can still happen, and someone needs to be nearby to help if, heaven forbid, they are needed.

SAFETY FIRST PEOPLE!!! Threads like this are good reminders!!!

Bev