Thursday, September 6, 2012

Re: Light-Sport Aircraft Yahoo group Re: Sting Sport Woodcomp blade loss

Brian wrote:
> I have heard of instances of the engine being so far out of balance that it had ripped the motor right from the mounts, but I haven't read anything that is cite-able or seen anything to substantiate those stories.

I believe engine safety cables are mandatory in airplanes participating
in the Reno Air Races.

Quoting from http://www.enginehistory.org/Reno/Reno2010/Reno2010pub.php

"...while the resulting torque effects broke the engine mount.
Fortunately the restraining safety cables held the engine in place,
maintaining a semblance of balance and allowing controlled flight."


Roberto.


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