Leo is correct. You install the blast shield before loading the motor, but
make sure the shield is designed to be easy to remove just before launch.
Most motor breaks occur during loading, and the blast shield prevents
damage if that happens.
I use a blast shield that's similar to Brett Sanborn's design. I know the
plans are online somewhere, but I don't have a link readily available.
On Tue, Sep 13, 2016 at 10:44 AM, leop_at_lyradev.com [Indoor_Construction] <
Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com> wrote:
>
>
> Hi Aki,
>
> One attaches the blast plate before loading so that the motor stick is
> protected if the motor breaks when being loaded. Although I have had some
> motor breakages after loading but before the launch, most of my motor
> breaks are during loading.
>
> Of course, one needs to remove the shield/plate before launching (do not
> ask how many times I have forgot to do this) so motor breakages after
> launch still can cause damage. I have seen many motor breakages just after
> launch from the top competitors and the planes are usually quite damaged.
> At this year's US Nats, I had a motor break just after minutes into the
> flight. Luckily for me there was no damage.
>
> LeoP
>
>
>
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