by rcplane on August 10, 2011
In an RC plane, there is only one major moving part and that is the spinning propeller. Believe it or not, somehow or the other, just in case any of your body part was caught in it while it is spinning, it will always be hurtful. Just how much damage it could cause would largely depend on how heavy the blades are, how sharp its edges, how fast it is spinning and how powerful its motors within. A small one can barely scratch while a big one could truly kill somebody and so, it is important that one must do something in order to minimize the risk especially if they work near the plane.
One way of doing this is to paint the tip of the RC plane propeller with any visible bright color in order that you have in some way a means of knowing where the ends are while it is spinning. In reality, it is really difficult to distinguish the safety zone when it is spinning so rapidly because you can’t really see it as it blends with its surroundings. You are not limited to paint, and if you want you can also affix a glowing LED on it since lights are much easier to notice and are useful in a low light environments.
And when the RC plane was still on ground and you are planning on starting it up, make sure that you use a chock on its wheels so that it wouldn’t move forward unnecessarily and once you are sure that everything on its path is okay then you can let it go and fly away.
by rcplane on August 10, 2011
Above anything else, choosing a safe ground to fly an RC plane would always be the ultimate goal because it is a hobby to enjoy and not a hobby full of issues and problems. And although it might seem reasonable to fly it at the nearby park or at any vacant lot, the truth is, it is not highly recommended because there would always be other people around. You have to keep this in mind always as each state in the country has its own rules and regulations regarding this stuff and it is best that you check it out in order to learn and know where else you can safely fly one.
If you are truly serious in flying an RC plane, then it is always a good idea to get a membership at your local RC club. Joining a good RC club would certainly entitle you a lot of benefits and one of such benefits is having a good place to fly your plane. Often times, there is a separation of field between the pilot and where the plane operate and this is usually done in order to reduce the risks of any accident that could possibly happen in case a plane crashed on an unintended spot.
So, just in case that you really want to fly a plane anytime you want but you don’t fancy the inconvenience of going to the club then it would be wise if you get a small electric RC plane since there are some models that can be safely flown indoor and in truth, that is just perfect for your needs.