jetjok
Well Known Member
Not specifically RV related, but certainly germane to all pilots, passengers, etc.
The 40 years that I have been flying has allowed me to gain insight and experience. As such, it also allows me to state an opinion when I see things that are wrong.
Many of today's pilots seem to have lost their respect for the damage that a propeller can do if the engine ignites unexpectedly. Frequently, I see pilots just moving the prop with no regard for assuring that their body and all appendages are clear in the event of an inadvertent ignition. Watch this video to see how real this can be! (no one is injured, just likely required a change of bloomers!)
http://www.flightsafetyaustralia.com/2014/03/properly-clear-of-the-prop/
The 40 years that I have been flying has allowed me to gain insight and experience. As such, it also allows me to state an opinion when I see things that are wrong.
Many of today's pilots seem to have lost their respect for the damage that a propeller can do if the engine ignites unexpectedly. Frequently, I see pilots just moving the prop with no regard for assuring that their body and all appendages are clear in the event of an inadvertent ignition. Watch this video to see how real this can be! (no one is injured, just likely required a change of bloomers!)
http://www.flightsafetyaustralia.com/2014/03/properly-clear-of-the-prop/
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