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sabredriver
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pTUeuEv8Uc

this guy is nearby to me i understand nowdays...
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I work for P&W so I'm alittle scared now :o Better get those guys some ear plugs,safety glasses and a screen for the intake. :shock:
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I don't fault them for their curiousity or ingenuity. I wouldn't mind having an aero engine to play with, but I'd prefer the piston variety. But they do seem to be giving personal safety a low priority (along with noise issues with the neighbors and surrounding community.) I don't see any precautions taken with hearing protection or safety goggles. The early experiments with the jet fuel container less than two feet from the exhaust opening and the concrete flying toward the cameraman are clear examples. The RR jet engine doesn't even appear to be adequately secured with tie-downs. :shock:

Here is a YouTube video I found recenty showing a J85 in a test cell when one of the engine amounts appears to fail with catastrophic results. It is a good example of why safety is important in case things go wrong.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4bn1WG5LS0

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Inlet screens? Usually those centrifugal compressor type turbines are supplied with inlet screens, the accessory section is in the nose at the front air inlet is more on the sides. And really I just can't believe even trying to start that thing, without it being tied to the ground in some way or a very heavy mount of some sort. with the angle that the exhaust was at, I'm very suprized it didn't flip over when they throttled it up. A very dangerouse toy to be playing with like that. A couple of lucky people there.
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Just watched it again. When the guy adds the oil you can see the inlet screens, those angular looking things on the periphery.
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My goodness...

Well, like mentioned before, I don't blame them for being curious about jet engines, but I also agree that their safety precautions were weak.

All in all, an interesting video.

Thank you for posting it.

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Your right about the intake screens "engguy",Its been awhile since I've seen a centrifugal compressor type turbine :roll: Thanks,Phil.
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Dang! :shock:
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Kiwis drink cold beer? :partyman: They still drive on the wrong side though, right?
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