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Got Jet Fuel? Turbine Helicopters > Extinguishers

Peter Wales
Key Veteran
Location: Orlando Fl

Now that a few more folks are getting into this side of the hobby, it may pay to look at some of the less glamorous sides of it. One of the requirements of the AMA, and IMHO a very necessary one, is that a fire extinguisher is on hand every flight.

I was at my local Home Depot today and they were running a special on a Kidde dry powder fire extinguisher AND a smoke detector combo, for the princely sum of $5 the pair.

I bought 2

Peter Wales

03-28-2003 Over year old.

HOMEPAGE

Ken B
Elite Veteran
Location: Phoenix, AZ

Peter,

If you ever have to use it be aware it's very corrosive so clean your parts right away.

The best type you can get is a rechargable. They usually go for $25. They used to be Halon, but not sure what are in em now.

Just thought I'd pass on the info

Ken B

03-28-2003 Over year old.

HOMEPAGE

Helijet
Heliman
Location: B.C. Canada

DO NOT USE A DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHER ON TURBINE ENGINES OR ELECTRONICS. [B]Please use CO2 extinguishers only[
I know some guys have recommended Halon but it is hard to come by and hazardous.

Dean Wichmann
JetCat Helicopters Rep.

03-28-2003 Over year old.

SkyKing
Senior Heliman
Location: Belvidere, Ill

I have a Halon strapped to my flight box at all times. they are hard to come by and they are expensive but I feel it is needed
Terry

03-28-2003 Over year old.

midwestpilot
Elite Veteran
Location: Crystal Lake, IL

BBQ gone bad

yup...ya never know when a BBQ is going to go bad...specially if Marty and Neil are at the controls....sorry boys...just pokin a little fun.