Re: Accident

In Australia we have a system that makes it mandatory for all planes over 7kg to be inspected by an Authorised MOP inspector. This involves obtaining a form from our governing body and having it completed by the inspector before the first flight. Any changes to model (like installation of different engine etc) or change in ownership require a re-inspection. This, at least can stop accidents waiting to happen due to poor building etc. on larger more lethal planes.

At club level, our club demands modelers use restraining stakes in the pits. In practice the stakes vary from beautifully crafted foot stirrups to large tent pegs that are driven into the ground with a greater than propeller arc distance apart. The models wings then rest against the stakes. Wooden ones are not advised as they tend to be stolen by Buffy's friends.

We also have tried to educate all our members to do all adjustments, removal of glow drivers, tacho readings from behind the model.

Since we made the stakes mandatory we have suffered less trips to the casualty dept of our local hospital to stitch up lacerated hands. Bob Tomlinson Aussie RC'er and Rugby fanatic

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We just had a very stupid incident at our field this weekend and your rule interests me. How did you adopt it? Please share the steps and the exact text of the rule.

TIA

Jim Branaum AMA 1428

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Thanks for the text, now how about the battle getting it adopted. I would like to know some of the gory details as it can be assumed that they will be similar for all.

I would be very hesitant to put through a rule that specified that a plane must be restrained using just one method. There are others, for example, a strap that wraps around the tail/rear fuselage, or a U shaped tail restraint...

My prefered method is the strap...

The bit about facing the plane away from people and cars is good though...

-- Philip Rawson