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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls

3rd Feb 2019, 16:29

Replies: 133

Safety around propellers

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Posted By Fostex

Surely it is normal shut down procedure to check...

Surely it is normal shut down procedure to check each mag for cut prior to pulling the mixture? This both identifies a grounding issue and will also show any previously unknown mag issue which may...

Forum: Accidents and Close Calls

31st Dec 2018, 16:57

Replies: 133

Safety around propellers

Views: 150,875

Posted By Fostex

Swapping out students with a running engine,...

Swapping out students with a running engine, while safe if performed correctly (and depending on aircraft type), is not really the best practice when teaching students. It needs to be emphasised to...

Forum: Accidents and Close Calls

18th Aug 2018, 08:02

Replies: 133

Safety around propellers

Views: 150,875

Posted By Fostex

A live mag? Very important to actually check that...

A live mag? Very important to actually check that your ignition key/mag switches actually grounds both the mags in the off position.

Forum: Accidents and Close Calls

11th Aug 2017, 08:15

Replies: 133

Safety around propellers

Views: 150,875

Posted By Fostex

That PA28 isn't that bad, in the same Aug 17 AAIB...

That PA28 isn't that bad, in the same Aug 17 AAIB report is the G-MYUB where the flexwing guy put his head into the prop and amazingly survived!

G-MYUB was an incident which occured during a...

Forum: Accidents and Close Calls

12th Oct 2015, 21:21

Replies: 133

Safety around propellers

Views: 150,875

Posted By Fostex

I won't go near the business end until I have...

I won't go near the business end until I have visually checked the mags. I once hauled my machine out of the hangar with the tow bar and hand on the prop only to find the previous pilot had left the...

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