[NSRCA-discussion] Inadvertent Start

[Lynn Burks]

Hey John Carter:  Off the discussion a bit but what was the like for the transmitter tray you have. Thanks Lynn Burks
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  From: Jon Carter 
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  Sent: Friday, August 11, 2006 3:53 PM
  Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Inadvertent Start


  Well, it could be my Angels Shadow-E that you're thinking of Jeff. I do have an arming plug that consists of the fusible link from an 80A car fuse. Just before I fly I plug it in to arm the prop and it's the first thing that I have my helper remove after I land. Someday I will do some experiments with slightly lower rated fusible links because I believe that the time to blow for the 80A link is a little long! It might be that 60A is better.

   

  A little extra safety is a good thing I think!

   

  Jonathan L. Carter

   

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  From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Jeff Hill
  Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2006 7:58 PM
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  At the Nats, a D7 Masters pilot, John ?, had a fusible link that he used to arm his plane. I'm not familiar with them, but it was similar to an automotive fuse. He would just pull it off and put it in his pocket. If I remember right it was rated at 60A.

   

  Jeff Hill

  On Aug 8, 2006, at 5:55 PM, Ron Lockhart wrote:





  Agree, a mechanical/electrical connection sort of thing would seem best.

  And have it located to be easy for all to see.

   

  Later, Ron Lockhart

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    From: John Ferrell 

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    Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2006 4:42 PM

    Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Noxville Contest??

     

    I personally witnessed an instance of electric starting unexpectedly at the Nats. Since I was only around Masters & FAI I believe it safe to dismiss the problem as lack of experience.

     

    I feel it essential to implement some kind of safety device to prevent this from occurring. I would prefer a mechanical lockout of some sort or at least an arming plug.

     

    The airplane was being carried back to the pits when the failure occurred. The handler was on top of the problem but it could have happened after the plane was parked.

     

    It is a disaster waiting to happen.

     

    John Ferrell    W8CCW
    "My Competition is not my enemy"
    http://DixieNC.US

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      From: J.Oddino 

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      Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2006 12:53 PM

      Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Noxville Contest??

       

      Another reason to go electric.

       

      Jim O

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        From: John Ferrell 

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        Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 9:38 AM

        Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Noxville Contest??

         

        I have an $8000 left thumb. They installed a couple of options while they were rebuilding. It warns of weather changes and also serves as an alarm clock (sometimes).

         

        I recommended that a student headed for a pro basket ball career give up RC until the career was behind him.

         

        John Ferrell    W8CCW
        "My Competition is not my enemy"
        http://DixieNC.US

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          Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 11:10 AM

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