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07-31-2003 | 02:20 PM

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Re: Engine out landings

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Originally posted by Bob Air BS
How about this set up. Not my original idea, I believe it was Chis Lakin that showed me.

Instead of a kill engine switch, make it a kill in 8-10 seconds switch. This is a super low idle that provides great braking characteristics. If you hit the switch just as you enter the runaway area, you still have time to throttle up and go again if needed. Covering the aspects that Tony mentioned.

This RPM will vary, but try for 1500-1700 RPM, or even lower for some well tuned set ups.

Not for everyone, but I have been using this for years. I like taxiing back on a good field.

That's really good idea Bob. Since Chris flies JR I guess it's something that you can do on a 10X (which is what I have). Would you care to explain how to program something like that? That is really interesting

Thanks!

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