Guest Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Pete seems to have scratched himself during takeoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganers Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 How did that happen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer_Dave Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Bugger ! Mend well Pete Flexi cage on a forward launch with oncoming breeze ??? Or wrap a brake line round the prop (saw that once. Nasty) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Not far off Dave. But it was Nil wind early this morning which is what is confusing us both (given that we have launched in quite strong wing before without this drama? SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 OK so to clarify, Our best guess is: During the Launch on our (heavily modified!!!) Bulldog, and Ozone Magnum on a nil wind day, the cage flexed enough that the prop was able to grab a line on the way around under full power. This pulled the entire riser set against Pete's arm pulling it backwards through the netting (like a hot knife through butter) and into the prop. The energy involved when this happens is massive. Pete is in agreement that we both think he should be very happy at the moment as it could well have been a lot lot worse. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duskdawn Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 That looks really painful! It was nice for him to sit there in agony with bleeding, split open fingers while you took the photo. I suppose he was using some colourful language as well. Most importantly I hope the motor was okay. Pete hope it mends well. Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 I was about to start dressing it and he stopped me to take the picture LOL Sorry I missed you today Gary dude! But see you again soon! SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Its not too bad today, off down bristol to see a plastic surgeon as there is no skin left over the knuckel of the index finger. Other than that just another fly in the ointment situation.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilzy Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Hope all goes well Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Sat waiting now to plastic man Sent from my iPhone 6 prototype using PMC Forum mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptwizz Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Hope all goes well and you recover soon and fully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Back down Saturday to have the tendon checked in my middle finger as it is very weak now. The index finger to be cleaned up and if the tendon is showing they will take a skin graft from my neck to cover it, if its not showing they will leave it as is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duskdawn Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Don’t know Pete – tendons, skin grafts etc. If you can’t stick up your middle finger you could be in trouble. Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Don’t know Pete – tendons, skin grafts etc. If you can’t stick up your middle finger you could be in trouble. Gary I dont do things like that It still works as the bloke that pulled out in front of me yesterday found out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dariuszk24 Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 most important-do not pack in self mental stress ,the rest is no problem. If you can lift pint of lager without splash ,then everythink is ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Im too sophisticated for lager but can lift a glass of red wine ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Op done cartilage damage in index finger and tendon in middle finger, all repaired but no using it for at least a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Good advice! Although Pete is not the 'Self mental stress' sort SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardc Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 I assume you are still coming to the fly in Pete. If camping is a problem with your injury I only live a mile away and you are welcome to stay with me on the Friday and Saturday. Look forward to Seeing you all there. Eddie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Cheers eddie. I am going and I am camping..........it up maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardc Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 How is your hand now Pete, all sorted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 All good stitches out tomorrow. Sent from my iPhone 6 prototype using PMC Forum mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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