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Old 03-28-2011 | 07:23 AM
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Default Gas engine fire hazard

Our club has a no gasoline engine rule that starts in June and ends after the first real rain, usually November. We're in the Sacramento, CA area and the grass around our flying field definitely gets highly flammable during the summer. Although other clubs in the area don't restrict gassers, it's a deal the club made with the farmer who owns the land.

So, here's a dumb question. Has anyone ever heard of any kind of fuel additive to reduce chance of fire occurring in a crash. Or a fire suppression system. Or whatever.

BTW, the only fire incidents we've seen have been with electrics...but that's not the issue...

Dave
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