Hi Ed,

In this case, It would have been pieces of gear box and bolts out of
spectators. If I had tried to start it in the hanger I would have
created a dust storm to rival your recent experience in the cockpit.

Bob W.


On Sat, 7 Jan 2006 21:52:44 -0500
"Ed Anderson" <eanderson@carolina.rr.com> wrote:

> Hey, Bob, congratulations on making noise (but, apparently not too much).
>
> Yes, everyone is a bit amazed how quickly a wide open 13B will rev up.
> Without a prop load, you would at this point likely be picking piece of gear
> box and bolts out of your wall, its happened.  Sure has you scampering for
> some cut-off switch when that happens - fortunately the prop does finally
> limit the runaway rpm.
>
> Sounds like you are off to a good start, just take a bit of time to get it
> sorted out and tuned up.  But, Tracy's need algorithm really give you a much
> better starting point.
>
> Ed
>
> Ed Anderson
> Rv-6A N494BW Rotary Powered
> Matthews, NC
> eanderson@carolina.rr.com
>

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