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10-27-2009, 10:07 PM
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Doo It! Doo It!
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: aus
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Plane restraint
Hi guys just after some input for a decent on field plane restraint and where to get one in AUS. I have seen in the states a tail restraint that clips at the top and collapses away when you want to release it looks very good. Does anyone know of this??
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10-27-2009, 10:47 PM
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Obsessed
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Age: 47
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Re: Plane restraint
Is this it?
http://www.jlproducts.net/ProductTailTrap.html Another one. See under assessories. http://www.donshobbyshop.com/ Many sizes from 30cc up to 250cc. http://shop.jackknifemachineshop.com...1?categoryId=7
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10-27-2009, 11:23 PM
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Doo It! Doo It!
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: aus
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Re: Plane restraint
yeah there the ones i want but sure who would stock them here AUS????
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10-27-2009, 11:35 PM
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Bad-ass Super Contributer!
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Rantoul, Il
Age: 42
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Re: Plane restraint
Azza,
The best restraint I have seen in use is made from pvc pipe. You need two 4 foot pieces of 1.5 inch pvc drain pipe and two 1 foot pieces of pvc that will fit around the outside of the 1.5 inch. Take the two short pieces and bury them vertically in the ground about 4 feet apart, making sure the tops are even with the surface. Finally, wrap the top 3 feet of the longer pieces with foam for padding. Slide the unwrapped ends down into the pipes buried in the ground. Done! Roll your plane's nose between the pipes. Start your engine. When you're ready, just pull the pipes out of the ground and your plane is free to go. These are easy to mow around as you can just pull the long pipes out and mow over the shorter pipes. Good luck gh |
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10-27-2009, 11:52 PM
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Doo It! Doo It!
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: aus
Posts: 95
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Re: Plane restraint
That's a top idea thanks and cheap!!
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10-28-2009, 12:16 AM
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Bad-ass Super Contributer!
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Egg Harbor City, NJ
Age: 42
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Re: Plane restraint
Build one.
I built mine, you'll see it in the videos. &feature=channel &feature=channel
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10-28-2009, 02:34 AM
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"Still living this dream...."
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Age: 53
Posts: 2,510
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Re: Plane restraint
The stakes in the ground, in front of the wing work the best. You will see this done at all ASAA competitions.
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10-28-2009, 03:17 AM
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Now I can see it
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Adelaide South Australia
Age: 48
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Re: Plane restraint
Yep as Richo said only use wing restraints. We use concreting pegs about 3 foot long and swimming pool noodles from cheep as chips or $2 shops over the top.
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Dalby Queensland Australia
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Re: Plane restraint
Mighty fine start pegs there richo , i must say i made them myself , we just sunk some PVC into our field , no rusted out pipes , drop in some gal steel pipe with foam and your done , pullem out and u can mow your field with ease br Rocket ......DMAC http://www.dalbymodelaeroclub.com/gallery.php our premium model field |
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10-28-2009, 07:14 AM
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"Still living this dream...."
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Age: 53
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Re: Plane restraint
And a fine job you did there Rocket!! Yours was the first photo I found. Star pickets with foam noodle is the norm, yours were a little more upmarket!!
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10-28-2009, 10:10 AM
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Bad-ass Super Contributer!
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Fort Collins, CO
Age: 51
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Re: Plane restraint
Everyone,
When using stakes against your wings to restrain your plane, be very careful. Once you get some airflow over the stab, the stab will lift up. This means the nose will drop. The prop may hit the ground, and pieces may go flying. This is not my favorite method of restraint. I'd rather restrain the stab because then it won't lift up. Just a friendly word of caution. Jim |
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10-28-2009, 04:24 PM
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Damo wishes he was like me
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: WAGGA WAGGA
Age: 27
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Re: Plane restraint
When using these restaints, if you are to run your engine up, there is always someone standing over your tail.
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10-28-2009, 05:50 PM
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"Still living this dream...."
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Age: 53
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Re: Plane restraint
Regardless of what system you are using, always have someone assist you! Things can go wrong pretty quickly, and when you least expect it.
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10-29-2009, 06:52 AM
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Time for something New......
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Newcastle NSW, Australia
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Re: Plane restraint
I have seen that happen before too. My 50cc Ultimate used to do it if you did not hold full up elevator(may have had somehing to do with the sloped undercarriage). I just go in the habit of moving behind the prop and standing with the back of my legs resting against the leading edge of the horizontal stab, before reving the motor above a high idle.
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10-29-2009, 09:41 AM
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The Kings Minion
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Atlanta, GA
Age: 39
Posts: 1,254
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Re: Plane restraint
I have these in stock, see picture below, they work great and are easily stored.
http://www.revoc.eu/brake-belt-p-87.html
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