Live Propellor on the Workbench

[toryander]

I've heard it said that you are supposed to take your propellor off when working on your plane indoors. I always thought that sounded like a good idea, but I never did it. I had my FT Tutor with its 9" propellor on my workbench. I connected the battery to do something or the other. Of course my tx was right at my elbow which then knocked the throttle (throttle cutoff not engaged). Now I have three good gashes in my forearm and a blood stain on my plane. I asked for it. Carelessness is not good for you.

 

[Merv]

Safety third

 

[Mr NCT]

"The job's not done 'til you've bled on it."

 

[bisco]

sorry to hear it, I hope you heal quickly. that's for the warning, a reminder is good for everyone.

 

[CrshNBrn]

Sounds like most of us have been bit at some point. Good reminder!

 

[randyrls]

I hope you heal quickly.... Like many "accidents" this was not a single failure point but a string of failures. I've trained myself to always use the throttle cut (TC) when not actively flying. Before flying: TC on, turn on transmitter, Throttle down, plug in plane battery, test controls, carry plane to flight line, put plane down, turn TC off, fly. After landing: taxi over, TC on, carry plane back to table, unplug plane battery, turn off transmitter. Workbench with plane on it, props OFF! I also have a switch (extension cord) that I connect between the battery and plane. Easy to shut down power.

I have a Bronco made as a twin. It scares the bejesus out of me to reach between those meat eaters to plug in the battery, so I added a "kill" switch at the tail end of the center section.

 

[toryander]

"I have a Bronco made as a twin. It scares the bejesus out of me to reach between those meat eaters to plug in the battery, so I added a "kill" switch at the tail end of the center section."

I like it!