Not pointing fingers here...but there are alot of lessons to be learned in this thread, both by the orginal post and by the answers......

I am and have been a full scale aircraft mechanic for alot of years...all the safety briefs I have sat through. Man I thought a prop will never get me as long as I was mindful of that prop.....Never ever get in a big hurry is one of the things you aren't supposed to do...a couple of years ago I rushed to get airborne between rain showers...I didn't go to the prop, the prop came to me.....a pair of shoes and 21 stitches later I was reminded what an arrogant attitude I had...and to check the throttle after you set your transmitter down

I am now convinced that there are two kinds of fliers.....those that have been got and those that will be got.....if you remember that, perhaps it will be a long time before you get got.

I have ran RC engines at the house, my daughter, who is a pilot, will hold for me....but I always keep bystanders away.......

This is starting to sound like a speech, I'm sorry for that...I guess I am just saying be careful

Good flyin to all