Re: Stopping a helicopter



On Wed, 28 Sep 2005 01:05:07 GMT, "Iceberg"
<big_bad_iceberg@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>Hi,
> I've built an old RC helicopter and after a few problems, I can now start
>the engine, but if I close the throttle on the radio control it idles with
>the blades are still spinning at a fairly quick rate. In the engine booklet
>it says you are meant to hold the fuel line to stop the engine, but this
>would be very difficult as far as I can see. So, how exactly do I stop the
>engine without chopping my arms off? is the engine supposed to cut out when
>the throttle is fully closed or what?
>
>thanks for any replies
I see you've also posted this question in other newsgroups.
With all due respect , set the heli aside for awhile and get some
experienced help before 'playing' with it again.
If you don't know how to stop the engine , you are exposing yourself
and especially those around you to the possibility of some very
serious injury and you really shouldn't be messing with it.
These can be very dangerous machines so please read all you can , and
, above all , some expereinced help before you even start it.

KD.
.



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