Flight Safety


Disciplined Jet Flying
A challenge to apply our skills.

Article by Bob Violett

 

Notice to all pilots of
turbine powered aircraft.

The safe operation of turbine powered model aircraft requires a higher level of experience in building, installation of equipment and flying than other types of R/C models.
This is because a turbine powered model is more likely to burn as a result of a high energy crash than a ducted fan or propeller powered model. The myriad of reasons that cause other types of R/C models to crash should be eliminated in a properly prepared turbine powered model. Please exercise the utmost responsibility in this regard.
Should you not have the necessary experience, consult with a BVM rep or other qualified jet modeler to have your model checked before flight and get piloting assistance if required.
The most important emergency procedure to be prepared for is to shut down the engine at the first sign of a control problem. Brief your helper/caller to do this for you if you get too busy trying to fly the model. Shutting down the engine, even just a few seconds prior to impact, greatly reduces the chances of ignition.
All turbine flyers should be aware of the local conditions in regards to their sensitivity to ignite. You should have water fire extinguishing equipment on hand and be able to get it to a crash site quickly. You should also have the local fire department telephone number preset into a cell phone and call them immediately upon the first sign of smoke or fire.
It is a requirement of the Academy of Model Aeronautics that you have a current AMA license and Turbine Waiver.
Please conduct all model turbine operations in a mature and responsible manner.

Sincerely,
Bob Violett

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