gyro accident

[tonydenton]

i heard on the radio today that a gyro was involved in an accident in sth east qld ????? the report stated that it wasn"t a crash thou. there was injuries but no deaths . and now i"ve missed the news tonight. any one know any more ?????

[eigyro]

might be this;http://www.thechronicle.com.au/story...ade-toowoomba/

[Brian]

might be this;http://www.thechronicle.com.au/story...-toowoomba/The news article says it all .Guys, pray for that young fella like he was your son !!

[birdy]

Unfortunately sum people werent born with the "situational awareness" gean. Duno how many times iv had to tell over eager people to F&^$KOFF, ina voice they cant misstake.

[Tsemler]

According to another website, It may have actually been the prop he was hit by.http://www.recreationalflying.net/sh...79-Prop-Strike

[Brian]

This is only a second hand report but story goes that throttle was wide open or somewhere around there when the engine was started and gyro ran over the young fella. Its something everyone needs to check everytime we start a engine. Never assume throttle is closed till visually inspected and its another thing instructors need to instill into every student.I have heard at least 3 occassions of this happening now !

[birdy]

Iv got me starter button on top of the throttle leaver, so i know where the throttle is at before i drop me thumb onit.Maybe ggod idea.

[asra]

If this is the 3rd time it has happened, sounds like a good reason to have electric start!TimC

[eigyro]

That machine looks like it has a Rotax 912/914, so presumably had electric start fitted.Maybe a weight-sensing seat switch in line with the start button would help.They have them as standard on ride-on mowers, for the same reason.This is assuming the guy was not seated in the machine at startup, which seems likely.We had a near miss here a few years ago, similar problem.Great shame, young guy like that.

[mad max]

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[Brian]

The young fella involved has died.

[dineshkkk]

Iv got me starter button on top of the throttle leaver, so i know where the throttle is at before i drop me thumb onit.Maybe ggod idea.Or a limiter switch on the throttle, that prevents the closing the start button if

[asra]

The young fella involved has died.

[Greg Mitchell]

Tragedy allright. Condolences to the young fellas family and friends.regards,Mitch.We should be learning something here. What about the recent UK accident. Same result. There are lessons to be learned here for sure. >

[Brian]

Well said Sam & Mitch.I"m not in favour of complicating the throttle set up, why ? cause its just another thing that can go wrong at a bad