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04-05-2006, 01:24 PM
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Be careful with overhead switch panels
I just learned of something that I thought would be valuable for all owners of a gyro with an overhead switch panel.
Be aware that important switches (such as a master switch) should have a protective cover over it to avoid inadvertent toggling. I learned that someone's helmet shut off a master switch that did not have a cover over it while in the air, killing the engine. Just something to think about to avoid an undesired adrenelin rush.
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04-05-2006, 03:04 PM
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AND if you don't have a helmet, overhead switches WILL get your bloody attention!!! (Pack lots of bandages.)
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04-05-2006, 03:48 PM
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Good Post.
I don't have an overhead switch panel but I protected my masters on my pod this way. Now that I am rebuilding I would very much like to know of a 12v wireing panel that comes in a water tight/resistant box. A nice wire block with push-button type breakers would be nice to know about also....
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04-06-2006, 07:26 AM
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Yes, I got some work done yesterday. I am still taking things apart and inspecting. One big pile of scrap and a little pile of keep. I have been trying to buy a few parts each paycheck.
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"The exhilaration of flying is too keen, the pleasure too great, for it to be neglected as a sport"— Orville Wright Tim OConnor, CFI, Commercial Pilot Rotorcraft, Sport Pilot Fixed Wing, FAA Advanced Ground Instructor:.. PRA Member #38872, You CAN Afford to FLY ! --> http://www.YouCanAffordToBeAPilot.com Rotorcraft 11,000 file archive
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04-06-2006, 01:03 PM
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Switch guards are important whether the switch is overhead or not. I once turned off the engine on my Kolb Firestar while fumbling for a map that I had tucked between the frame and the fabric. The switch was in the same general area and had no guard. It was NOT electric start! I managed to switch it back on while the prop was still turning and it came back to life.
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04-06-2006, 10:53 PM
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A overhead engine kill switch is never a good idea. It should be infront or below within line of sight. It should be close to a place your hands already are near. Trying to find it looking up (if a prop should let go) will be too late. I agree that switchguards are a must also.Here is a picture from my SportCopter. The two switchguards next to the throttle are up(engine off), and normally down after takeoff in cruise flight. To turn them off accidentially is nearly impossible, yet they can be turned off within 1 second one handed without looking.
The Bell helicopter I have has more than 20 overhead circuit breakers and switches. It is very hard to locate the right one in a hurry. A EuroCopter has much easier switches to find down low on the center panel. Scott Heger, Laguna Niguel, Ca N86SH
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You are only as good as your last flight Last edited by scott heger; 04-07-2006 at 08:02 PM.
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