GreaTOne,

Unfortunately our legal system has changed and now sees things much differently that it used to. A long time ago each person was generally saccountable for their own actions but times changed and a large number of people seem to think that everyone else is responsible, but not themselves. Perhaps it's part of an entitlement mentality and a need for many to have someone else take care of them rather than take care of themselves. A somewhat similar attitude has ben adopted in many legal corners and until that turns around anything that can be construed as "permission" or encouragement can bite your butt big time. One of the reasons I don't say much of anything in some areas.

As for props, no big deal. Everyone eventually finds the one or ones that work best for their engine, airframe, and flight parameters situation so it would be darned hard to come up with a one size fits for everyone prop. What makes that even more difficult is that, especially with wood props, few of the same size and type work the same. Probably the closest to consistent is APC but they are not a good candidate for large gassers.

Nathan,

One thing is certain. You did not have a "stupid" question. It was quite good and well worth bringing around periodically.

Nice thing about glow engines. Though tuning any type of engine with your hands or face near a spinning propeller is dangerous, but at least with a glow engine you're behind the meat cleaver. Gassers typically only provide an inch or so between the back of the spinning prop and the business end of the needles to work within. Rear induction engines are a different animal and easy to work with as long as you stay behind the prop and keep everything well secured. Even then I like to have someone else close by when I'm working with a running engine.

Never, ever, lean over a prop to do any kind of work!!! I get nervous everytime I see someone reach around a prop to remove a glow driver.