That idea has been around awhile. Check out the "opto-isolated e-switch". The soft start has me wondering. Using an ESC on the fifth channel gives you a switch for a throttle lever. Should be instant on...(I think!) I've already got an ESC, so that's what I plan on trying first. BTW, the e-switch is used on the "Ladyhawk". A largish boost glider. Also, it only needs two 50mah Nicd's to fire off. The lower internal resistance of the Nicd's will put as much power out as four alkalines!
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