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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Probably need to be careful of wording, that is - using
"switch" or "disconnect" synonymously. While they will both open / close
a circuit, they are not generally considered the same from a safety
viewpoint. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Also, from F3A Code </FONT> <FONT
face=Arial>5.1.11: "For electric powered models, the electric power circuit(s)
must not be physically connected before starting time is begun and must be
physically disconnected immediately after landing."</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>The meaning of "physically disconnected" was discussed at
the WC and the interpretation was that either the battery must be unplugged
inside or outside the model - but a "switch" of some sort would not
suffice. </FONT><FONT face=Arial>Most made the connection / disconnect inside
the model, a few used external leads (similar to the external YS fuel line)
with a series bullet connector. (I was uncomfortable observing helpers
connecting the battery and installing the canopy, often with body parts in the
prop arc, all while the radio was on with a nervous pilot on the sticks. Good
luck is great.)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>I've used a disconnect since day one with E and have had
no issues in 3000+ flights. I just won't entrust my body parts to those
darn "interrogated" circuits - had them parts a long time and would like
to keep them. I don't stand in front of a running engine nor a connected motor
either. But that's me. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Do we need a rule? That's what the survey - then the
contest board is about. Ain't democracy grand!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Earl</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
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<A title=rcpilot@wowway.com href="mailto:rcpilot@wowway.com">Ron Hansen</A>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Sunday, February 12, 2012 11:55
AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [NSRCA-discussion] Arming
Switch</DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>What are the available arming switch
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<P class=MsoNormal>Thanks<o:p></o:p></P>
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