I do not think you need a cable around the engine on a Rotax powered aircra
ft. I know of 2 props that came apart=2C the vibration was so great that t
he carbs flew off and engine stopped. These engines are not like the heavy
direct drive aircraft engines.
Clint
> Subject: Re: Engine Restraint Cable
> From: akflyer_2000@yahoo.com
> Date: Mon=2C 16 Nov 2009 11:56:53 -0800
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
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> I have not had this happen on a "real" plane=2C but lots of times on mode
ls. One of the local guys builds alot and I do the test flights for him. Wh
en we go into electrics=2C he though that a good friction fit would hold th
e engine on... I flew a few of his variable CG airplanes till I started che
cking them over real good before the first flight! He used a plug in harnes
s on one and when the motor came off=2C it came unplugged and was gone. She
was uncontrollable tail heavy and came in spinning hard. 2 others he solde
red the connections and when they came off it was just exciting for a few t
ill I got it settled down.. it was kinda like chasing a crane load that sta
rts swinging on ya. Both of those planes I was able to land in one piece. I
know the scale is different=2C but I am with Lynn on this one. I would rat
her have a engine swinging a little and have a chance to get it on the grou
nd=2C than to have the engine depart completely and have no option other th
an to try to bend!
> over in the cramped cockpit and kiss your @ss good by!
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