terryg
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Yessir. Flash pan is the only way to go.
Did the flash pan method used have just a layer of black powder or were tubes used to direct the flames into each engine?
Yessir. Flash pan is the only way to go.
A pie tin with an even layer of BP. I've not heard of tubes being used. That sounds explosive...Did the flash pan method used have just a layer of black powder or were tubes used to direct the flames into each engine?
I guess it is a thing. Learned something new. Probably not the best method for lighting 50+ motors.
That would depend, in part, on the strength of the tubes. Anything permanent might benefit from a disposable blow out panel, maybe just paper or cardboard. Maybe you could use drinking straws for tubes.A pie tin with an even layer of BP. I've not heard of tubes being used. That sounds explosive...
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I hear about flash pan, I assume it is reasonably reliable. I think it is also mentioned even in the old versions of Stine's book. I used to wonder if some kind of little funnels would help to direct the flame up into the nozzles but it would be tedious to build.Yessir. Flash pan is the only way to go.
I used brass tubes in a spider inspired configuration to light 30 C6-5 engines. Very high success rate with it.I guess it is a thing. Learned something new. Probably not the best method for lighting 50+ motors.
For straight ahead flash pan ignition, one thing @kramer714 taught me before the Pumpkin Pi flight was to coat the pan in a very light layer of grease. The grease holds the BP where you want it if a breeze comes up.
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