Mark Phillips in TN
Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 431
Location: Columbia, TN
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 Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2006 5:36 am Post subject: Missing message text (dead horse topic) |
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Here is cut-paste of Dwights message that came through blank on the A-list (at least it did to me and him). I e-mailed him direct and he sent to me. Added here to further the discussion.
Mark
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Dwights intended posting:
I'm not sure what's happening, but I reposted today after seeing my text didn't go through, but apparently something at Matronics is stripping my text.
Anyway here is what I tried to post. Maybe you can have better luck than me!
For some reason the text from the message I sent to the forum yesterday didn't go through. So here it is again.
Bob,
I agree with some of the points you provide in your assessment of the split rocker master switch, but I also think there were a few points that are relevant that were not included which may favor this switch over the S700-2-10.
1) The uniqueness of the split rocker vs. the toggle switches on the panel helps distinguish it as one you will not normally be operating except at start-up and shut-down, lessening the chances of unintentional use during a high stress situation in a panel full of similar style switches. I've heard it suggested that you should try to break the switches up into grouping of no more that 3-4 toggles in a group, but some panel styles don't lend themselves to having that much real estate available for switches, so using a different style switch can help accomplish the same result.
2) The S700-2-10 itself is a unique enough switch that isn't stocked in most places that normally carry toggle switches. If a failure of it occurs while on a cross country trip, it is probably less likely to be found at any average airport with mechanical services available, than a split rocker master that is commonly used in most certified aircraft.
3) While it shouldn't be the overriding concern, it is one of the basis of this forum to build economically as well as safe. I don't know the history of the pricing on the S700-2-10 but currently B&C's price on it is $19.50. With a quick Google search for the split master, I found a price range of $15 - $19.
I have gleaned much from both your book and this forum, and hope to be able to learn only a small fraction of what you have to offer, but I think your bias against split master switches doesn't warrant quite the level of disdain you appear to have for it.
I hope you will take these comments in the manner it was intended......another viewpoint, hopefully providing some additional data points to consider in the decision making process.
Thanks for a great forum!
Dustin Paulson
Building a GlaStar with a split master.
http://www.bandc.biz/cgi-bin/ez-catalog/cat_display.cgi?11X358218#s700-2-10
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/elpages/cessnasplit.php
http://www.aerocraftparts.com/ItemForm.aspx?item=S-1994-1-1&Category=38940ec0-b260-4e9f-a23c-b80ff8e89c67
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