Thanks again to all who replied to my Roadrunner post
Finally got the bird all checked and ready
Installed new Quadra I picked up on an auction, Ran great
Went out to club field yesterday (Only one there PERFECT)
Wanted to maiden with out witness.
Borderline of to windy,(15 - 20 Gusts Not quite cross wind
Bird actually flew WONDERFUL handled wind well
Third flight got it back on the ground in one piece after a missed approach becase of wind
Almost coasted to a stop and fit a GROUND SQUIRREL hole
Broke prop and pride
felt like Bill Murrey and wanted to dynamite the little sucker
One more Zinger on the wall
Mike

Damn the luck. What's the chances of that.

I hear you on flying a maiden alone but after chopping my arm with a prop a few years ago while I was alone stopped that. I almost left the plane running and drove to the hospital. Be careful.

David

For a very similar reason to David's I don't fly alone anymore. I use to think it was smart having the field to myself until an APC almost removed the big finger from my right hand. Thank goodness there was a medical facility nearby.

Karol

Good, now you can get yourself a prop that's worth something and feel the new-found performance!!!!!!

Originally Posted by flygilmore

Good, now you can get yourself a prop that's worth something and feel the new-found performance!!!!!!

1+ you didn't break a prop, you broke a paint stirrer.

Mine was a 22" prop and left a gash and severe bruising. I happened to have a large fast food drink cup full of ice in my truck. It was an great decision to chill the injury with the ice while I thought about my next move. After all, my plane was still idling and would have to be disassembled . The ice idea worked so well I decided to fly while I squeezed the ice cup between the injury and my chest.

Having said that, I was lucky and will not fly again by myself.

David

Thanks for the comments and the VERY WELL respecteted and well deserved safety
comments/concerns.
I/ve had more than my share of accidents as a mechanic and lost one digit as a youth
in a farm accident.
Not planning on losing any more and getting close to retirement don't want the missus
putting a stop to a great hobby that I waited a long time to enjoy.
I operate under Think first then DO
Allways think every time I start the engine
(Would I reach under the lawn mower and grab the blade to start it)
Thanks again
Mike

What size prop do you need?

David

David
Thanks for the prop offer but I'm covered
Just for info the one that the varment got was an 18-8, but the bird seems to like the 20-6
that I replaced it with.
Thanks again
Mike