I personally LOVE the Emcotec switches, but IF an arming switch rule were ever to pass (it hasn't yet) they would be illegal because they are fail ON (though my argument is you'd have to have 3 separate systems fail to have a problem with the Emcotec). That said, they are heavy and kind of bulky.

I currently use the Armsafe kit, 10 or 12 gauge is fine, just match what your batteries are using or bigger, bigger weighs more and you generally won't have a long run. Quick and convenient to install, put something (like a female deans) on your radio to hold the arming plug when not in the plane. Just be careful of extending the length of wire from battery to ESC to much more than about 7" to avoid voltage "ripple" that Schultze and Castle both warn about in their instructions I haven't seen a warning from Jeti, but the advice is generally to keep the run as short as feasible.

The high current arming switch is basically an Anderson powerpole equivalent of the Armsafe kit. The arming switch is bigger and bulkier (harder to lose) and technically an APP connector is only rated to 40 amps (unless it's one of the HUGE ones) but lots of people run APP connectors for currents up to 120 amps for the short-term uses we have. Still, I prefer Deans myself.

I don't like the super simple solution, it just doesn't feel "tidy" to me, but it's certainly functional and electrically efficient! If you go that route, use the Jeti Anti-spark connectors (5.5 or 4mm) to avoid pitting the bullets and loosening things up over time, unless you like the occasional dead stick :-) http://www.espritmodel.com/jeti-afc-...-5mm-150a.aspx


Peter+