MAAA Wingspan

MAAALogo. 5 0 MAY WING SPAN SAFETY MATTERS There have been a number of safety incidents over the last year. Some have resulted in claims for injuries and vehicle damage and many of these incidents could have been avoided. We would like to remind everyone how important it is to STOP and think about safety. STOP and thinkabout safety! Accidentally moving the throttle on armed electric models or hand-launching electric models with rear mounted motors and propellers catches out many modellers causing injuries. Be aware of where your hands are positioned whenever you are using your model. Removing the glow plug driver, be it a single unit or one attached to a battery lead, has caused some nasty injuries. In some cases these injuries resulted in extensive surgery and considerable time off work for recovery. Not good when all you would like to do is get out and fly! You wouldn’t imagine it, but yes, model aircraft and vehicles have collided! Please think about where you park your car when you arrive at the field. Aircraft and parked cars don’t mix well and you don’t need to waste time and deal with the hassle of vehicle repairs, so park safely next time you are at your field. The MAAA frequently investigates incidents and experience tells us that in a lot of cases accidents don’t “just happen”. There’s a chain of events leading up to any incident or accident and it only takes one comment or action to break a link in the chain, preventing an incident. If you see a situation about to occur don’t be afraid to take action or speak up to help out your mate. We can lower the risk of injury by being aware of our surroundings. Please report any safety concerns you have to us. THE MAAA IS TASKED WITH REPORTING ON SAFETY MATTERS. WE HELP MAKE MODEL AEROPLANE FLYING SAFER FOR EVERYONE TO ENJOY.

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