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.
Call Don at 800-752-8461 to purchase the Indian Series 90 water fire
extinguisher. Mention that you are a member of the Jet Pilots Organization to
get the $109.99 price plus shipping. Steven Ellzey made the arrangements for this good deal. It seems
that more of us are recognizing that flying jets with this equipment handy is
the responsible thing to do.
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