I have not had this happen on a "real" plane, but lots of times on models. One
of the local guys builds alot and I do the test flights for him. When we go
into electrics, he though that a good friction fit would hold the engine on...
I flew a few of his variable CG airplanes till I started checking them over real
good before the first flight! He used a plug in harness on one and when the
motor came off, it came unplugged and was gone. She was uncontrollable tail
heavy and came in spinning hard. 2 others he soldered the connections and
when they came off it was just exciting for a few till I got it settled down..
it was kinda like chasing a crane load that starts swinging on ya. Both of those
planes I was able to land in one piece. I know the scale is different, but
I am with Lynn on this one. I would rather have a engine swinging a little
and have a chance to get it on the ground, than to have the engine depart completely
and have no option other than to try to bend over in the cramped cockpit
and kiss your @ss good by!
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DO NOT ARCHIVE
Leonard Perry aka SNAKE
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