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Originally Posted by shade001
They're loud as fuck and in front of the of the, you know, engine. I personally can't imagine not knowing that spinning blades of death should be avoided.
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I worked around P-3 turboprop aircraft for a few years in the Navy, and we still had to be on our toes (doubly so since we were wearing goggles which can distort views and earplugs).
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FLIGHT PERSONNEL AND FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS.
Prior to starting an engine, flight personnel should make certain that all personnel are clear of the propeller or rotor.
a. The engine of a fixed wing aircraft or of a helicopter should be shut down before boarding or deplaning passengers. This is the simplest method of avoiding accidents.
b. Boarding or deplaning of passengers, with an engine running, should only be allowed under close supervision. The pilot in command should have knowledge that either the company or the airport operator has ground attendants fully trained in their specific duties to board or deplane passengers from an aircraft with an engine(s) running.
The pilot should instruct passengers, before they exit an aircraft with an engine(s) running, the path to follow to avoid the propeller or rotor blades.
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Someone is prolly gonna get sued...
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