- Tue May 21, 2013 7:21 pm
#322422
Okay, maybe I should say, I am no fan of engines.
I see a lot of engines that push HGs, and the engines are enclosed by cloth. Most of these units have the fuel inside the cloth, too.
Has anybody considered the possibility of a fuel leak, broken fuel tube, and/or a harness fire? I see no reason for the engine and fuel to be connected to the pilot by anything that can burn. While I may like the "clean" look, you can get that with some sheet aluminum, and connect everything to the pilot with an aluminum frame.
This video shows a home-built version, certainly, but it strikes me as being a far safer design, in the event of a fuel leak or fire. Feel free to "clean up" the engine assembly, but do not connect it to the pilot with any cloth cover.
All IMHO.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-ymLIa8Dz4[/youtube]
I see a lot of engines that push HGs, and the engines are enclosed by cloth. Most of these units have the fuel inside the cloth, too.
Has anybody considered the possibility of a fuel leak, broken fuel tube, and/or a harness fire? I see no reason for the engine and fuel to be connected to the pilot by anything that can burn. While I may like the "clean" look, you can get that with some sheet aluminum, and connect everything to the pilot with an aluminum frame.
This video shows a home-built version, certainly, but it strikes me as being a far safer design, in the event of a fuel leak or fire. Feel free to "clean up" the engine assembly, but do not connect it to the pilot with any cloth cover.
All IMHO.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-ymLIa8Dz4[/youtube]
Cheers,
........Red.........................
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........Red.........................
Pssst! New pilot? Free advice, maybe worth the price,
https://user.xmission.com/~red/ <<--COPY & PASTE this URL into your browser
H4, Moyes X2, Falcon Tandem, HES Tracer, Quantum 'chute. USHPA #28198