I would suggest that a dangling engine is better than losing it
altogether.....think tail heavy if it's gone. If it's dangling by a
cable or two, the last 3-4 feet of landing altitude might get
exciting, but if it's gone, you're gone. At least that's the way I've
imagined it working out.
Lynn Matteson
Kitfox IV Speedster, taildragger
Jabiru 2200, #2062, 814.7 hrs
Countdown to 1000 hrs~185 to go
Sensenich 62"x46" Wood prop
Electroair direct-fire ignition system
Rotec TBI-40 injection
Status: flying (and learning)
On Nov 16, 2009, at 12:22 PM, Av8r3400 wrote:
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> Help me understand how this is going to help an emergency situation.
>
> If the engine departs the airframe or the its dangling by a cable
> or two? Either way leaves mostly an uncontrollable situation,
> doesn't it?
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> Thanks,
> Av8r3400
>
> Kitfox Model IV-1200 W/912UL & IVO
> Kitfox Model IV-1050 W/912UL & Warp
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=273162#273162
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