Safety Letter May 2013

   I would like to start off by saying thank you to the officers of HCRCC. They have asked me to lend a hand in our operations, by helping Julian Pugh with the Safety officers duty. I'm not sure who is getting a better deal here, But I'll do what I can.

     Hopefully with everyone's help we can keep HCRCC a place where folks have a great time doing what they love to do, Flying. By maintaining a high standard of safety, for all the members, I think this can be easily achieved.

     And let us remember that respect and courtesy for each member is also high on the list of our club. None of the recommendations is aimed at any one individual. Rather these recommendations and tips are for all members. We should all be safety aware. And we should all look out for the safety of others. In essence we are all safety officers.

      I don't claim to be an expert on this subject, and have a lot to learn. Let's hope we can all learn together.  Please feel free to offer any suggestions or advice you think is important to share.

      So let's get started.

Item # 1.    

    **  Please do not  start any aircraft or helicopter motors under the the covered pit area. This includes nitro/gas, and electric**

         This practice may be common at other fields, but we kindly ask that from now on all motors will be started/tested on the uncovered tables.  North end, South end, or center.  Larger aircraft will use the flight stations. If you are uncertain, please ask.

Item # 2.

      ** Please do not fly any helicopters, even micro or indoor helicopters under the covered pit areas. **

          This is a very bad habit to get into. We often have visitors, some with young children, that do not understand the dangers involved.

Item # 3.

        **  If you happen to become injured at the field, please notify someone there. If you are flying by yourself please call 911.**

        A serious hand or body injury can be more life threataning than it first appears. Let a profesional make the judgement. There is no shame in asking for help.

       Lastly I would like to start an injury record log. Anytime after an occourance, please let me know a little about your injury.  Explain the how, where and when. This is not meant to be personal,  rather just a collection of data.  Names won't even be used.

        Let's try to find out the most common type of injuries and patterns of accidents, so hopefully we make changes that will keep us all a little safer.

       Respectfully                   

       Larry Przyborowski