While I can't say I wouldn't ever get hit by something in the back, at least it won't be my towbar. That gets stored in the baggage area in clips with a microswitch to my annunciator panel. With that light on, I'm unlikely to start up, and due to its location, I have to close the baggage door before flying.

That doesn't say I can't do something else stupid...

Ted Noel
N540TF

On 3/13/2011 9:07 PM, Sky2high@aol.com wrote:

Fred,

 

Good result, nice report, great warning......

 

I once demonstrated negative G's to my son and while pointing to the ignition key ring quickly ascending, the tow bar stowed behind the ignorant pilot's seat arose and smote the back of my pumpkin head.  Duh! 

 

Thanks for the info even if I still rely on spring driven trim.............

 

Scott