Thrust Meter for Electric Motors
George Kyer's Thrust Meter allows testing of electric motor thrust using simple materials. It measures actual thrust and helps optimize propeller-battery combinations. Safety precautions are emphasized during use.
How To Do It: Economical
THERE ARE AT LEAST a dozen starters available for large engines but a distinct absence of such for .049s. This is a peculiar situation, because there is a pressing need for such a product because of the difficulty in starting some of these frustrating and cantankerous little critters. I started thinking about developing a small starter after a particularly trying day at the field. My goal was to produce a compact, self-contained, practical unit at minimum cost-and I believe I achieved that goal.
