{"id":3703,"date":"2017-02-25T16:08:40","date_gmt":"2017-02-25T22:08:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.velocity-xl.com\/blog\/?p=3703"},"modified":"2017-02-25T16:08:40","modified_gmt":"2017-02-25T22:08:40","slug":"15-99-crash-axe-holder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.velocity-xl.com\/blog\/2017\/02\/25\/15-99-crash-axe-holder\/","title":{"rendered":"15.99 – Crash Axe Holder"},"content":{"rendered":"
This entry is part 8 of 9 in the series 15 - Interior<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

During the build, one of the things that I thought about is how would I exit the plane if it were upside down? Better to think about this now than when time is short.<\/p>\n

Because of the gull-wing doors, it seems like it would be rather difficult to open the doors with the airplane on its roof.\u00a0 Some planes have quick release doors. Basically a way to remove the hinge pins. I thought about implementing this and talked to Malcolm who had some ideas as well. The problem is that trying to implement it after the doors have been mounted would be a chore.\u00a0 And it would require an opening to access the hinge pin from inside the cabin… which would allow water in.<\/p>\n

So I came up with “Plan B”.\u00a0 Busting out. I researched “Crash Axes” and found a bunch… that weren’t practical. Either because they were too big and heavy or they were insanely expensive.\u00a0 I found one for $400.<\/p>\n

In the end, I settled on the “Dead On Annihilator<\/a>” demolition tool. Small and only 2 pounds. The claw is razor sharp and it’s long enough to provide some leverage.<\/p>\n

Now where to put it?\u00a0 I decided to put it on the side of the cabin just aft of the B-Pillar.\u00a0 To keep from snagging things and prevent it from becoming a missile, I made at holder for it out of foam and some lightweight BID.<\/p>\n

A length of Velcro strap should keep it in place until needed.\u00a0 Which is hopefully never.<\/p>\n

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This entry is part 8 of 9 in the series 15 - Interior<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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