europa-list
[Top] [All Lists]

Re: Europa-List: Monowheel Starter switch

Subject: Re: Europa-List: Monowheel Starter switch
From: Fred Fillinger <n3eu@comcast.net>
Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 13:07:47

rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us wrote:

> Even with the parking brake applied, I figured it may be useful
> to have a free hand when starting in cold, or with a finikey motor....

An awful long time ago, cars had a foot switch for the starter.  Wild
suggestion or not, how you jury-rigged this wouldn't matter, as it would
be out of sight.  Making your plane virtually theft-proof.

For 100% theft-proofing, use a reed switch.  Then install one of them
little, super-powerful neodymium magnets in your shoe.  Perhaps then an
insurance discount, like with cars today?

Reg,
Fred F.



<Prev in Thread] Current Thread [Next in Thread>