[NSRCA-discussion] Arming Device for electric airplanes

Wed Sep 26 10:06:56 AKDT 2018

 The method of disarming the plane is only as good as the pilot (external or internal).  It is for the pilot to enforce the safety of his plane, otherwise you need a watchdog at every flight line to really see the action take place.  In the later many of us take for granted and expect the pilot to do his job.  Sometimes we observe the disarming and sometimes we don't.  Perhaps this is where the biggest improvement in safety could take place.      

This last weekend's pattern contest, I noticed a pilot take his plane out of the car, put it all together, then start to put flight pack in, with the arming plug still installed!?  Point is safety errors will happen regardless.  We are the drivers of the planes, thus we need to be the 100% responsible party of course.  I think the biggest improvement we can immediately apply is to individually watch what our buddies are doing, and just be the extra set of eyes and caution.  Lets help each other not make these critical errors.          

BestDerek...

    On Wednesday, September 26, 2018, 8:47:49 AM PDT, Anthony Romano via NSRCA-discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:  

Both of those incidents were due to pilots not following the statement below. Having an arming plug would not have prevented either incident.

From: NSRCA-discussion <nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org> on behalf of Patternpilot One via NSRCA-discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2018 11:29 AM
To: Jon Bruml; General pattern discussion
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Arming Device for electric airplanes Right from the AMA competition guide.

At no time will a model be left unrestrained or unattended while running or with the electric motor power circuit(s) physically connected unless the model is on the runway.

All models that have the capability of Fail Safe in the radio shall have the throttle set to Fail Safe in a way that the motor/engine comes to a complete stop or a minimum idle if it were to lose signal from the transmitter.

Scott A.

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-------- Original message --------From: Jon Bruml via NSRCA-discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> Date: 9/26/18 11:10 AM (GMT-05:00) To: Joe Lachowski <jlachow at hotmail.com>, Vicente Bortone <vincebrc at gmail.com>, General pattern discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Arming Device for electric airplanes 
Okay how about the FAi pilot who accidentally advanced his throttle in the pits at a June contest and destroyed the entire back end of an Oxai ?Only by grace was no one injured 
Jonathan BrumlTechstyleswww.techstyles.comFrom: NSRCA-discussion <nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org> on behalf of Joe Lachowski via NSRCA-discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2018 8:07:08 AM
To: Vicente Bortone; General pattern discussion
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Arming Device for electric airplanes 
So you want to require an arming device based on a sport flyers stupidity.

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From: NSRCA-discussion <nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org> on behalf of Vicente Bortone via NSRCA-discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2018 10:38:30 AM
To: Vogel, Peter; NSRCA NSRCA
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Arming Device for electric airplanes This is real experience.  About 3-4 years ago I was getting ready to fly with another friend.  Both of our planes were already in the pits and we just were talking before starting the day.  A pilot came with an electric plane and parked between us.  He left it there and decided that he needs to go and get something.  About a minute later his plane came to live suddenly and took us from the pits.  It starting to do an small loop and was coming directly toward us.  It was so fast that my friend said "take cover". We were lucky that the plane crashed in front of us and there were no more pilots flying or around.  It was so fast that I didn't have time to move an inch and could have hit us easily.  The plane didn't have an arming switch outside so there was no way for us to know if was armed.  The owner came and we never were able to figure out what really happened.  
I think makes sense to put together a formal request that will require external disconnect outside the electric powered planes.  It is easy to justify since is already a requirement of the National Electrical Code and OSHA.  Anyone out there wants to put together a draft.  I will help to signed since I am a CD.  
!Gone Flying!  
Vicente "Vince" Bortone

On Tue, Sep 25, 2018 at 7:41 PM Vogel, Peter via NSRCA-discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:

Rule says you must disarm the plane before bringing into the pits, does not say how.  That can mean take off canopy and unplug.  I’ve moved to using a Jeti anti-spark bullet in-line on the red side of the battery-esc connection with the bullet routed to the outside of the plane.  Quick, simple, foolproof.  Anti-spark prevents carbon buildup on the bullets.
Get Outlook for iOSFrom: NSRCA-discussion <nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org> on behalf of Phil Spelt via NSRCA-discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2018 5:34:02 PM
To: General pattern discussion
Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Arming Device for electric airplanes 
Guys, what is the current status of arming devices in NSRCA for you electric airplanes?  Does anyone know what the AMA says about arming devices -- I can't find my way around the new web site yet, and this is the easy way out!  lol

Thanks,

Phil Spelt, AMA 1294, Scientific Leader Member
SPA L-18, Board Member, KCRC Emeritus
Oliver Springs, TN (865) 435-1476v (865) 604-0541c

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